The only way to run applications over ssh IMHO is using the application remotely, but NOT start the X server with startx.
You can make an ssh with X forwarding active adding a -X to the command line (if your SSHD server allow X11Forwarding, that under Debian is deactivated by default). You can check the /etc/ssh/sshd_config to activate it. Once in the remote host you can launch any X11 app and it will be displayed in the local X. To start an entire encripted remote session (I don't recomend it) I suggest you to allow the XDMCP and if you can trick with SSH create a tunnel of the XDMCP port. You'll find in www.openssh.net all the information about tunnelling. I prefer the first method, because it's the fastest and you can execute any remote app mataining the desktop local (someone that doesn't consume CPU if you use a 'memory-controlled' desktop). Good luck. _________________________________________________________ Josep Llauradó Selvas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Registered User #153481 The only "intuitive" interface is the nipple. After that, it's all learned. (in comp.os.linux.misc, on X interfaces.) _________________________________________________________ On Sun, 15 Sep 2002, Lance Hoffmeyer wrote: What are the steps involved in starting up an X sesstion remotely using ssh. I may be accessing my home computer from work and will need to run an X session from time to time. (Work computer really slow-Home computer really fast= time saver). I can currently connect via ssh to a console screen. I remember reading some while back a line that needed to be added in .sshrc. Is this all that is needed and then just type startx? Lance -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]