SSH into a machine and open application?

Delpheno · 01-19-2010, 11:33 PM

So for Windows, I can load up Xming in the background, SSH into a Linux machine, and open up a file with gedit. Gedit appears on my Windows desktop through Xming.

I'm using Ubuntu now, and when I ssh into the same Linux machine, I can't open up gedit and mess with some files.

Is there a Linux version of Xming I have to get? I'm sure there's an easier way, I just don't know it.

Thank you.

dracuss · 01-19-2010, 11:37 PM

I don't really know how to do it, but the X server can be accessed through network, it was created with this purpose on mind. Look here: http://people.csail.mit.edu/wentzlaf//faq/ssh_X.html

cantab · 01-19-2010, 11:44 PM

When you ssh, if you want to run GUI apps you have to enable X forwarding, with the -X option. If that doesn't work try the -Y option (which disables some security features, so be careful).

Delpheno · 01-20-2010, 10:09 PM

Thanks guys, worked like a charm.