[lug] Using Xwindows with Linux 6

[Jeff Howell]

"Mathias, Robert S (Robert)** CTR **" wrote:
> 
> I just set up my linux6 box and want to configure Exceed to run an Xsession
> on the linux box. when I complete the setup, I get a error that states "
> unable to connect to server using start method specified" . I have asked my
> Unix guru buddies and they state that on a Unix box, there is a "netgroup"
> file that enables certain remote machines "Xwindows " access. What is the
> equivalent linux file that I need to modify in order for a successful
> Xwindows session? Is there also a specific command line that must be
> specified in Exceed? If so, what is it?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Robert Mathias
> Desktop Support
> IBMGS/Lucent Technologies
> Holmdel, NJ 07733
> 732-949-0947
> rmathias at lucent.com
> 
> 
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Instead of using rexec, rsh, or rlogin, use telnet. Most of the r* are disabled
by default an most distributions unsless you modify the /etc/hosts.equiv file.
With Exceed it's easier to use telnet for the connection method.
-- 
 Jeff Howell
 EDS Unix Support
 
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