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X Windows
X Windows is a distributed Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment. In other words, you can run a program on a UNIX machine, but have the window appear on your local machine. This gives you the full functionality of using the graphical interface, while still having the power of a large UNIX computer.
Introduction
The program you are running is called an X-windows client. You local machine must be able to interpret and display the windowing commands that your client sends - in other words, your local machine must act as an X-windows server. Most Solaris, Linux, and IRIX (SGI) workstations are capable of acting in this manner directly. For Mac and Windows users, you must run a seperate program that will provide this capability. Please note that using X-windows requires a fast network connection, so using this option over a dial-up line is not recommended.
Installation
- For Mac users, you will have to install a third-party X-windows server (this is different from the Mac OS X Unix Server). UITS does not support or endorse the use of these programs in the public clusters (STCs). However, you may purchase, install, and use these programs on your own Mac. MI/X is a free X-server for the Mac. UITS provides this link as a service to customers and in no way endorses or supports this product.
- For Windows (3.x, 9x, and NT) users, you will have to install a third party X-windows server. UITS does not support or endorse the use of these programs in the public clusters (STCs). However, you may purchase, install, and use these programs on your own PC. Popular X-windows servers include X-WinPro , Exceed, and MI/X (free). UITS provides these links as a service to customers and in no way endorses or supports these products.
- For UNIX workstation users, the Ships and DaVinci machines have X already installed.