How do I use PuTTY and X11 forwarding with the Shell Servers?
If you are using Windows computer that is connected to the LCSEE network and want to run an X application from the Shell Servers, such as the graphical version of emacs, follow the instructions below.
First, you must install the ssh/telnet client called PuTTY.
You can find this software here: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html
Then, you must install Xming, which is an X11 server for windows.
You can find this software here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/xming/
Setting up PuTTY
Specify the hostname. See our Shell Server page for an updates list of available systems.
Specify the port: 20110
Set Protocol: SSH
Set up X11 forwarding:
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On the left side of the application there is a tree of options.
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Scroll down and select the ssh section.
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Then, under X11, enable X11 Forwarding.
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Then, in the field labeled display, enter "localhost:0" without quotes.
Make sure xming is running, then connect to the Shell Servers.
Run your favorite X application, such as Emacs, and it should appear on your Windows Desktop.