Access linux from windows

pgb_710 · 08-07-2007, 05:05 AM

How can I access Linux in graphical mode from windows machine.. for ex: like Terminal server client in Windows OS.

bigearsbilly · 08-07-2007, 05:39 AM

you mean two different machines?

you will need to install an X server for windows, probably the best way is to
install cygwin http://www.cygwin.com/ then you can login via ssh or telnet

pgb_710 · 08-07-2007, 05:47 AM

Yes I talking about two different machines ( connected over my network)
Thanks much for this pointer, however I could access Linux box in text mode only using cygwin. Could you please let me know how could I will be able to access KDE or GNOME from my windows machine.

Actually I would like to use KDE browser from windows machine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigearsbilly

you mean two different machines?

you will need to install an X server for windows, probably the best way is to
install cygwin http://www.cygwin.com/ then you can login via ssh or telnet

camorri · 08-07-2007, 05:50 AM

If it is a full remote desktop you are looking for, have a look at NoMachines NX. Here is the download link.

http://www.nomachine.com/download.php

This is a secure, enterprise ready solution. You can configure a server on linux, and get windoze clients, or a linux client.

bigearsbilly · 08-07-2007, 06:11 AM

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however I could access Linux box in text mode only using cygwin.

Then you are not doing it correctly

I can do it, are you starting the X server?
you getting an xterm or a console?
something like C:\cygwin\usr\X11R6\bin\startxwin.bat

you get a little white xterm, then xhost +
telnet to the linux box, set the DISPLAY to the local IP address.

I just did it, telnetted from DOS prompt, logged into a SUN box and
opend an xterm in a cygwin X session on my windoze box.

Whilst at work I use a product called exceed http://connectivity.hummingbird.com/...dex.html?cks=y

which is a commercial X server for windows.

NOTE: KDE, gnome and stuff will most likely run very slowly over the network