On Thu, Oct 27, 2005 at 09:25:24AM +1000, Phill wrote:
> I guess I thought (not really understanding the concept.. but now I do)
> that it could be used as a remote desktop with the gui bacically being
> redirected to a remote output.

That's certainly possible -- that's what xdmcp is about.

> I do use a vnc at the momement. It is a bit slow and I was wondering about
> a more efficient way to run programs on a server

Vnc is fastER (but still not _fast_) and less hassle (only one port to worry 
about) on a WAN.
Straight X is much faster on a LAN.

Matt
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