Hello,
I think that what you want is to be able to log graphically (via xdm)
into the unix server from the pc, so that you will get the same
environment you have when you log in directly from the server
console.
If this is right, you should take a look at the man page of xdm
(or whatever display management tool your server uses: for Linux
it could be kdm or gdm). You must be sure to allow graphical
logins from other machines (perhaps only machines on the local
network). Then you should try to connect with eXceed using
XDMCP (broadcast or direct connection). A similar setup
worked for me using kdm (Linux) and StarNet X-Win32.
I DID NOT use ssh, though. I think, but don't trust me on this :-),
that you should forward over the secure connection the XDMCP
conversation between the machines. Perhaps you could try starting
xdm from within a ssh telnet style session. I think you have to be
root to start xdm, though. But you could solve this with a suid root
executable, or sudo.
Hope this helps,
Aldo Dolfi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Fri, 12 May 2000, Sean Robinson wrote:
> Thanks to whoever set up this list, I'm finding it quite useful -and-
> reassuring to know I'm not the only one with problems and more importantly
> solutions.
>
> This may not be strictly ssh related however I believe the answers may be
> of interest to others using ssh in a similar position.
>
> Background:
>
> I've been asked to set up access to a Unix server with a Common Desktop
> Environment interface using X11 forwarding over SSH.
>
> SSH2 is just about set up on the server (I can use an SSH2 client from
> Windows to gain a SSH'd telnet style connection), X11 forwarding seems to be
> working as I can run xclock and get a display in eXceed running on the pc
> from which I initiate the SSH connection.
>
> I feel like I'm nearly there, so can anyone point me in the right direction
> for what I need to do to start a CDE so it will be displayed on the local X
> server?
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