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Re: cannot forward X11



Anthony Fox wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have recently upgraded to XF4.0.2.  I cannot forward some remote
> computers' DISPLAY to my local XServer.  For example, I have a FreeBSD
> firewall for which I cannot forward the DISPLAY variable to the Debian
> box.  I can forward local accounts, such as root, and run X11 apps.  I
> can forward a remote linux ssh connection and run X11 apps.  It is
> only the FreeBSD box that refuses to forward it's DISPLAY.  I have
> been able to forward X11 displays from the BSD box to a RH6.2 linux
> box at work.
> 
> From the local box:
> [ant@thedebianbox] ~ $ xhost +
> access control disabled, clients can connect from any host
> 
> From the BSD box:
> [ant@bsdbox] ~ $ export DISPLAY=<thedebianbox>:0

try <thedebianbox>:0.0

nate

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