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Linux XDMCP HOWTO

Linux XDMCP HOWTO

Thomas Chao

tomchao@lucent.com

Revision History
Revision v1.2	15 March 2002	Revised by: tc
Adding more info for Red Hat 7.2, Mandrake 8.1 and Slackware 8.0 Linux configuration and SSH X11 Forwarding.
Revision v1.1	20 March 2001	Revised by: tc
Revision and adding RH 7.0.
Revision v1.0	01 November 2000	Revised by: tc
Initial revision and release.

This HOWTO describes how you can use the combination of X Display Manager (xdm, kdm and gdm) and XDMCP (X Display Manager Control Protocol) to provide the mechanism for an X-Terminal and a platform of cheap Remote X Apps solution. This document will be focusing on how to setup connection using XDMCP.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Disclaimer
1.2. Feedback

2. The Procedure

2.1. Before you begin, some backgrounds
2.2. Security Reminder
2.3. The System I use
2.4. Remote piece
2.5. Server Preparation
2.6. Steps to Complete the Procedures
2.7. Testing

3. X11 Forwarding using SSH

4. Troubleshooting

5. XDMCP and GDM (Gnome Display Manager)

6. Additional References

8. Copyright Information

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