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I'm logging into another computer through ssh. I want to see the mail using the mozilla mail client in that remote computer. When I run mozilla, I get the mozilla window... however, It's not the remote machine's mozilla, but my LOCAL mozilla.
What's wrong?
I (just in case) tried setting the DISPLAY variable, to no avail. I still get the local mozilla instead of the remote.
Is there a work-around? And even better: one explanation?
hum... not sure what is going on there, but try this:
1. log in to the "other" machine with this command : ssh -X your_login@the_other_machine.
2. once you are logged into the other system type: mozilla
If everything goes well you should be looking at mozilla browser in the remote system.
Hope this helps.
Make sure the remote machine's sshd is configured for X11 forwarding.. and you might also need to enable the host on your local machine with an xhost + <remotehostname>
Kees-jan: I'll make sure tomorrow at the hospiital about having mozilla down in the local machine (I think it was... but I'll make sure then). I'll tell you tomorrow.
Tryckykid: Once I log into the remote machine I don't have to set the X forward or the xhost + in the local machine. When I run commands, windows just show up in my local screen. I have already tried both things anyway (look at the first replay I received).
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