[lug] X forward through SSH

Hugh Brown hugh at math.byu.edu
Wed Nov 8 15:15:31 MST 2006


Additionally you can specify options on a per host/class basis by using
your .ssh/config

Host homeworkstation
  User homeusername # assuming they are different
  ForwardX11 yes

Hugh

On Wed, 8 Nov 2006, Paul Nowosielski wrote:

> I got it/ just need to add -X switch to my ssh command. EX:
> ssh -X myserver.com
>
> Thank you,
>
> --
> Paul Nowosielski
> Webmaster CelebrityAccess.Com
>
> On Wednesday 08 November 2006 14:00, Paul Nowosielski wrote:
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I have a linux box @ home that I use as a digital audio workstation. I
> > recorded some great recordings with Ardour last night.
> >
> > I want to call Ardour through ssh and X11 forwarding and mix down the
> > tracks so I can share them with the office.
> >
> > I know X11 forward is permitted on my DAW. I use my laptop as a the mixing
> > controller often at home.
> >
> > But from my office I have to shell into my firewall box and then to my DAW.
> > I get this erro when I call ardour
> > -- Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display:
> >
> > I'm thinking the issue us with my FW box settings.
> >
> > Any thoughts or suggestions on this?
> >
> > Thank you,
> >Error: Can't open display:
> > Paul Nowosielski
> > Webmaster CelebrityAccess.Com
> >
> >
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