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Message from Steven
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Sindi wrote:
>
> > AFAIK you simply run ssh from a local xterm,
> > and (after you have logged in) you execute
> > any X executable on the remote system.  The
> > output should appear on your local screen.
>
> I tried this as follows (in BL2) on my one computer 
> (which makes me both local and remote systems):

First possible issue: this method was designed
for two systems (local/remote).  Trying to run
it on one computer (via localhost) causes
complications.   
 
> as root, type dropbear (enter) to start the server 
> ('remote system') log in as user on the same terminal
> as user, start x and rxvt  (or start them as root, 
> then log in as user)

Second possible issue: I'm not sure rxvt behaves
like xterm in this regard.  rxvt should, but the
information I have specifies xterm.

> dbclient user AT 127.0.0.1  (loopback IP)

Third possible issue: the information I have
specifies ssh/sshd not dbclient/dropbear.  It
is quite possible that dropbear does not serve
X applications automatically.

> y, give password, get logged in
> 
> type opera (actually my script to use it without installing)
> opera: cannot connect to X server

Fourth possible issue:  your not-installed opera
is a bad choice.  Try something simpler, something
that is actually correctly installed on the remote
system.

> links2 graphical asks if the svgalib_helper module 
> is loaded (it is). 
> cannot open /dev/svga. 

SVGAlib applications are never going to work over ssh.

> What do I try next?

Immediately after logging into the remote system, do:
----------------------------
export DISPLAY=192.168.1.7:0
----------------------------
That address (192.168.1.7) is just an example.  
Use the real address of your local system.

Then execute an X application on the remote
system (start off with a simple one, like a wm).

Cheers,
Steven