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*Download '''XQuartz''' at [http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/ http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/] | *Download '''XQuartz''' at [http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/ http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/] | ||
*Install XQuartz and be sure to restart the computer after the installation is done. | *Install XQuartz and be sure to restart the computer after the installation is done. | ||
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*Open XQuartz client by going to '''Go->Utilities->XQuartz''' | *Open XQuartz client by going to '''Go->Utilities->XQuartz''' | ||
[[File:xquartz.jpg| 900px]] | [[File:xquartz.jpg| 900px]] | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 24 November 2021
MAC OSX[edit]
- Download XQuartz at http://xquartz.macosforge.org/landing/
- Install XQuartz and be sure to restart the computer after the installation is done.
- Open XQuartz client by going to Go->Utilities->XQuartz
- Type in the following to connect to a remote server
ssh -X yournetid@destination.server.edu
- The -X after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using xserver
- yournetid - is your university netid
- destination.server.edu - the server you would like to connect too (example: biocluster.igb.illinois.edu)
Windows with MobaXterm[edit]
- MobaXTerm includes an xserver. This is the easiest method on a windows computer
- Download and install MobaXterm at https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/
- Open MobaXterm and select Start local terminal
- Then type in the ssh connection string into the prompt
ssh -X yournetid@destination.server.edu
- The -X after "ssh" tells the computer to connect using xserver
- yournetid - is your university netid
- destination.server.edu - the server you would like to connect too (example: biologin.igb.illinois.edu)
Testing[edit]
- A good test is to run the program "xterm". Most hosts will have this installed. It will open up a graphical terminal box.
[username@hostname ~]$ xterm
