[PLUG] X11 to remote client

[Daggett, Steve]

Keith wrote:
> 
> I want to display X programs on a local client, from a remote 
> server, using ssh.  I expect there is a correct, automagical 
> way to do that.
> Right now, it involves jumping through a couple of hoops.
> 
> # locally, in a client xterm:
> 
> client> xhost +server
  ^^^^^^ Note: That is the server side.  X is backwards.

Correct, open X to allow connections from the remote client.

Then on the same server enter:
# ssh -l <username> <host> <an X application>

Accept keys as needed and enter your password:

Viola! Hoopless

Steve D...