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  • From: Maximilian Federle <max.federle AT googlemail.com>
  • To: baslinux AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [BL] xdmcp and ubuntu's gdm
  • Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:00:16 +0200

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





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