How to Connect in General

  1. Double-click on the "X Client" Icon on the desktop.

    The following window will appear:

    Cygwin XFree86

  2. When the prompt appears, type the following command: 
    ssh -X <hostname>

    Note that some versions of ssh, notably OpenSSH 3.8.1p1, may require the ForwardX11Trusted option, which means you need to add '-Y' after the '-X' option.

Connecting to Linux Using Gnome

  1. Connect to the remote server 
      ssh -X cssgate.tacoma.washington.edu

  2. When prompted, type in your logon password.

  3. Once you are logged into cssgate, type: 
      gnome-session &

    This will start the session.

    WARNING: Closing the terminal will log you out and you will have to start over. Just minimize the terminal to get it out of your way.

    Linux Gnome Example:

    Gnome

Connecting to a Solaris Using CDE

  1. Connect to one of the two servers: 
      ssh -X rigel.insttech.washington.edu
    or 
      ssh -X vega.insttech.washington.edu

  2. When prompted, type in your logon password.

  3. Once you are logged in, type: 
      dtwm &

    This will start the session.

    NOTE: CDE takes 10-15 seconds to start.

    WARNING: Closing the terminal will log you out and you will have to start over. Just minimize the terminal to get it out of your way.

    Solaris Common Desktop Environment (CDE):

    CDE