Bugenhagen wrote:

> Hello
>
> I'm new to using Linux but I do have some earlier experience with HP-UX
> and Solaris. I'm interested in setting up a Linux machine on my home
> network and using an X-host client program on my PC to access it. I only
> have one monitor and I don't want to have to keep switching the video
> cable back and forth between the boxes. I've set up the Linux (RedHat 9)
> box in High Security mode. I'm using a DHCP network connection. On my PC,
> I'm trying to use the free version of Xmanager to connect to the Linux
> box. I remember reading in the installation prompt that in High Security
> mode, by default, you would not be able to connect with X clients but you
> could customize it by specifying the ports that you want to permit access
> to. I can't find information on how to do that, though. Can anyone offer
> advice on how to use a PC X-Window client to access a Linux machine on a
> private home network?
>
> TIA

To start with, try VNC - its pretty cool, and relativly fast. Why are you
using "High Security" on a home network ,or are you not firewalled at all?
Why not just get a 2 port KVM?

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