Date: Sat, 27 Sep 1997 12:48:35 -0400 From: "Jeffrey M. Metcalf" <metcalf@snet.net> To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Q: How do I run remote xterms on my local X11 server?? Message-ID: <342D38E3.4714@snet.net>
next in thread | raw e-mail | index | archive | help
Sorry about the last message (I removed the NOSPAM. but I guess I had to restart the Netscape Mail client) Hello, I was hoping someone could give me direction on my problem. I have X11R6 installed on my FreeBSD machine and I would like to run X applications (xterm, etc) from a remote machine having them appear on my monitor. I have a dynamically assigned IP address over PPP with and ISP (28.8 modem so I know it'll be slow). Apparently setting the DISPLAY environment variable in my remote telnet session wasn't enough. When I attempt to start an xterm remotely, I get Xlib: Cannot connect to remote server: permission denied. I guess I have some more setting up to do ( xauth ??) among other things. However, I found the manpages inadequate and there is no FAQ on this at www.XFree86.org Can anyone describe which steps I am missing?? I presume that what I am attempting to do is possible. Thank You for any help, JM Jeffrey M. Metcalf metcalf@snet.net
Want to link to this message? Use this URL: <https://mail-archive.FreeBSD.org/cgi/mid.cgi?342D38E3.4714>