Re: XWindows and Best

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From: Karl Mueller
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 00:00

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"Clapper" <clapper@cueva.nospam.com> writes:



>*** newbie alert *** newbie alert *** newbie alert!

>(you've been warned!)

>I have just managed to get linux and a local version of XWindows running
>here.
>I have a fast internet connection (cable modem) and would like to access my
>best shell account via an XWindows console.

>Is this possible?  How might I initiate the connection?

>I am using RedHat Linux 5.0

Use ssh X forwarding (for security), then just run xterms locally
on the shell.  Beware to only run as many as needed, as X programs
can be pigs :-)

Karl

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Date: 1998/07/27
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