How can I log in remotely?

[ZAmodeo]

I have 2 Linux systems and I'd like to have one be able to access the other. Is there a way that I can have a window on my desktop with everything on my other computer on it (as in so I can see X?) Or can I only FTP? If there's a good help file somewhere that you could give me a link to, you can skip the rest. Oh, and how do I ftp? I have KBear on one of my systems with SuSE 8.1 and I usually run Knoppix from CD on the other. Do I have to connect them through my network to do this, or could I even say...be on vacation somewhere and access my SuSE system with Knoppix over the internet? Can I just type in the IP address, username, and password in KBear and do ftp like that? Thanks for the help!!!

[bwkaz]

I don't know much about KBear, but regarding your other questions, ssh can tunnel the X11R6 protocol.

If you run something like ssh -X remoteIPaddress, this will create an ssh tunnel and automatically set up your environment on the remote end. But the machine you're ssh'ing from needs to be running X already.

[DjTeriyake]

Or you could try VNC.
VNC is good for the less techie (like myself). VNC (http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/) is small (Windows version is 150 Kbytes) and cross platform, needs no installation, and is fast. I use it to control Windows XP from Linux, XP to XP, blah blah. The best part about it....its simple and easy to use. Search for TightVNC if you want one with more security (like when you're vacationing)

[ZAmodeo]

Thanks for the VNC tip! I'm using it right now and am typing this on a separate computer! Thanks for the tip on ssh too. I plan on trying that out soon.

[pharaons]

I installed VNC on the linux box and started the server. From the client running on a Windows XP, I was able to connect to the server (SERVER_IP:SESSION), i.e. (192.168.0.1:1). What I receive is a text only environment.

Is it possible to have KDE running as well from the client computer? How do I do this?

Thanks.

Samer