Infos about X windows

[ionpetrache]

Hello all,

I'd like to find some information about X Windows (architecture, protocols... etc). Could you suggest some sites/manuals where I can find that.
Also I'd like to know if there are some free software to install on Windows to connect to Linux (other then Xming)

Thanks

[hcvv]

What about X Window System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia to start from?

ionpetrache wrote:
> I'd like to find some information about X Windows (architecture,
> protocols... etc). Could you suggest some sites/manuals where I can find
> that.

http://www.x.org/wiki/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Window_System
http://tinyurl.com/my2qfk


> Also I'd like to know if there are some free software to install on
> Windows to connect to Linux (other then Xming)

sorry, can't help as i know very little about Redmond's OS..

anyway, i think you need to define what you mean by "install on
Windows to connect to Linux"..

like, is 'connecting' through the internet via FTP okay?...or, maybe
HHTP? or TCP/IP? or SSH? or do you wanna run a wire direct from a
windows box to a linux box? what kinda wire from what kind of
attachment point (serial, parallel, USB, firewire, ethernet--WHAT??)?
how about a sneaker-net connection?

exactly what are you trying to accomplish??

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natural^^-^^pilot

[ionpetrache]

Originally Posted by natural_pilot

ionpetrache wrote:
> I'd like to find some information about X Windows (architecture,
> protocols... etc). Could you suggest some sites/manuals where I can find
> that.

X.Org Wiki - Home
X Window System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Let me google that for you


> Also I'd like to know if there are some free software to install on
> Windows to connect to Linux (other then Xming)

sorry, can't help as i know very little about Redmond's OS..

anyway, i think you need to define what you mean by "install on
Windows to connect to Linux"..

like, is 'connecting' through the internet via FTP okay?...or, maybe
HHTP? or TCP/IP? or SSH? or do you wanna run a wire direct from a
windows box to a linux box? what kinda wire from what kind of
attachment point (serial, parallel, USB, firewire, ethernet--WHAT??)?
how about a sneaker-net connection?

exactly what are you trying to accomplish??

--
.~.
/V\
/( )\
natural^^-^^pilot

As my desktop computer I have a Windows box and I am connected to the internal network (wired ethernet).I 'd like to connect to several Linux/Unix boxes so that I can run several application, manage them but not from console.

> I am connected to the internal network (wired ethernet).I 'd like
> to connect to several Linux/Unix boxes so that I can run several
> application, manage them but not from console.

i've never used it but i have heard some microsofties shout praises
about Webmin <http://www.webmin.com/>

if i'm not mistaken it will allow you to administer any Linux/Unix
machine using any browser running on any computer/OS anywhere in the
world that can route to the box you wanna control..(of course, the
target machine must be willing and set up to allow your control..)

--
.~.
/V\
/( )\
natural^^-^^pilot

[ionpetrache]

Originally Posted by natural_pilot

> I am connected to the internal network (wired ethernet).I 'd like
> to connect to several Linux/Unix boxes so that I can run several
> application, manage them but not from console.

i've never used it but i have heard some microsofties shout praises
about Webmin <http://www.webmin.com/>

if i'm not mistaken it will allow you to administer any Linux/Unix
machine using any browser running on any computer/OS anywhere in the
world that can route to the box you wanna control..(of course, the
target machine must be willing and set up to allow your control..)

--
.~.
/V\
/( )\
natural^^-^^pilot

Thanks a lot!

> Thanks a lot!

my pleasure....welcome to free and open software!

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.~.
/V\
/( )\
natural^^-^^pilot

[guhvies]

Originally Posted by ionpetrache

As my desktop computer I have a Windows box and I am connected to the internal network (wired ethernet).I 'd like to connect to several Linux/Unix boxes so that I can run several application, manage them but not from console.

VNC, similar to remote desktop. Works for both windows and Linux.