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[Maximilian Federle <max.federle AT googlemail.com>]

Am Samstag, den 26.08.2006, 18:02 +1200 schrieb
3aoo-cvfd AT dea.spamcon.org:
> Maximilian Federle wrote:
> >
> > I've configured ubuntu's gdm to enable xdmcp 
> 
> Are you familiar with gdm?  I've tried xdm (which I think
> is similar) and the configuration had some fishhooks.  Do
> you really want to use gdm?  I normally use a simpler method.
> 
> > First question: is it possible to use xdmcp with Xvesa?
> 
> Yes.
> 
> > Second question: If yes, what could be wrong and how can 
> > I find out what's the problem?
> 
> I would guess it's a gdm config issue.  I suggest you 
> start the Xserver on BL3 by doing:  startxt
> Then get gdm to look for a listening server at that
> address (sorry, I don't recall the precise gdm terminology
> for doing that).
> 
> > Third question: If no, what can I use instead?
> 
> On the BL3 computer:
> -------
> startxt
> -------
> 
> On your main computer:
> ---------------------------
> export DISPLAY=192.168.x.yy  (the address of the BL3 computer)
> icewm                        (or other wm on your main computer)
> ---------------------------
> 
> Cheers,
> Steven
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I really think it's a gdm problem as I can't even login with a ubuntu
dapper live cd from another computer. The xdmcp service is shown but it
doesn't really connect. So I guess I'll have to find some gdm people.

Your alternative solution looks pretty easy but I'd still prefer using
gdm. :)

Greetings,

Maximilian Federle