John P. New wrote:
> Be careful though, as there is _no_ indication that the session is being
> viewed (except for a slight slowdown in the terminal's response). Makes
> a great spying tool as well, I guess. If you're doing any sensitive work
> on a terminal, I wouldn't install it on that machine. (Hmm, I guess that
> brings up another security question: is there any other way a remote X
> session can be viewed in this way in LTSP?)
>   
X has a security system to prevent snooping, and I assume it's nearly 
always on by default.  (It's on by default on Fedora Core.)  On your 
terminal, run "xhost -" to enable access control or "xhost +" to allow 
anyone to connect.


Andrew

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