using ssh and X
using ssh and X
- Subject: using ssh and X
- From: Markian Hlynka <email@hidden>
- Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 02:04:33 -0700
On Saturday, Feb 15, 2003, at 23:01 Canada/Mountain,
email@hidden wrote:
> When I connect to to my work using SSH I use 'ssh -X' which allows X11
> forwarding through the secure tunnel. In my case I have to do it twice
> like a stepping stone. When you are connected to your desired host
> there is no need to do a 'setenv DISPLAY ....' as the ssh command takes
> care of it for you. If you manage it you end up being 'unsecure' as the
> X11 path back is not encrypted.
Something I've been wondering... people keep mentioning the 'ssh -X'
command. Why is this necessary? I just use 'ssh' and it works fine. (I
have x11 forwarding set to 'yes') Does -X do something extra?
Markian
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