connecting to another linux box

[exit]

If I'm running Linux on my system, and I have an account on another Linux system, is it possible to graphically connect to the other system. ie, is there a program that would let me start a window manager on the other system, but view it in a window on my system? Thanks for any help.

[benf]

I assume you have some sort of network connection? You can telnet between boxes in MC as root or su:
telnet -8 remote box's IP address
This'll allow you to run programs on the other box via command line. However, you won't be able to "see" them running unless they're visible in the MC box, or you can view the remote box's monitor.

Remember that Telnet is insecure.

[stumbles]

Originally posted by exit
If I'm running Linux on my system, and I have an account on another Linux system, is it possible to graphically connect to the other system. ie, is there a program that would let me start a window manager on the other system, but view it in a window on my system? Thanks for any help.

Provided things are setup correctly you can use Konqueror (KDE) and its kio_slaves called lan:, smb:, nfs:.

[bruce1271e1271]

I use VNCSERVER and VNCVIEWER.

I actually can view/interact my linux box desktop from my workstation at work. I also can view/interact my winxp desktop using VNC. I port these over SSH so they're encryoted as well.

Look up vncviewer on google. This will take you to VNC homepage in the UK.

Only problem I see is not being able to see movies through it. I need to adjust my X settings abit..too lazy

Goodluck.

[lackdub]

go to an xterm window and type:

ssh -X -l yourusername ipaddress

you will be prompted for a password and by using the -X switch it should forward all X11 packets

[bruce1271e1271]

That will work, but only if he wants to view/start point applications.

To view the entire desktop he will need more.

Also, make sure you have xhost + on.

[Gertrude]

I second using VNC.