Re: X Windows on remote client?

Ian <iturner1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:57:00 +0000, Ian wrote:
>>
>>> I think I need to install something on my XP box, perhaps cygwin?
>>>
>> vnc.
>
> Looking at my other response is what I'm doing to now out of date... is the
> modern way to use VNC?

No, it's not. VNC it's a Virtual X-server which you can also use, but
it's not necesary.

> What are the pros and cons of : redirecting an x window client or using
> something like VNC?

VCN allows you to keep a graphical session running while disconected
(even you can switch off your WinSlow box and everything keeps running
until you resume the connection to the VNCserver again either from the
same or from a different box.

As a con, VNC is slower than X over slow connections, IME (although
other people might tell you different).

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Saludos,
Ángel
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