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Using X- windows from an Apple computer

UNIX applications with a graphical user-interface require the use of X-windows or other remote display software when connecting from a remote location. the X-windows (using Apple X11) on Macintosh computers is currently supported.

Using Apple X11 on Mac OS X

Apple X11 requires Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) or later. It is included with recent versions of the operating system and can be specified as an option when installing OS X, or else installed at a later time using a separate package located on the OS X installation media (i.e., the OS X DVD or Install Disc 3). It is also available for download at the Apple website

Step 1 : Verify that Apple X11 is installed and launch the X11 application (located in the Utilities subfolder of the Applications folder).

An xterm window should open by default. If no terminal window opens, start one by selecting Terminal from the File menu or pressing command-N.

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Step 2 :

At the $ prompt, run the OpenSSH client using the ssh command. This command takes a single argument specifying the user's SUNet ID and the target host, and requires a single option, -Y, specifying that ssh should additionally arrange for an X-windows connection; for example:


			ssh -Y xyz@acacia.nmsu.edu

If you are using OS X 10.3, it may be necessary to use -X instead of -Y:


			ssh -X xyz@acacia.nmsu.edu

Step 3 :

After entering a password the remote machine will present a standard UNIX prompt. Remote applications with a graphical user-interface will automatically use the local display.

Step 4 :

To end the remote display session, quit all running UNIX applications, type exit to close the ssh connection, and quit the X11 application.

References: http://unixdocs.stanford.edu/moreX.html

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