Re: thin client xdmcp setup
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On 25/08/15 12:28, Rusi Mody wrote:
> I am teaching python (and some other related stuff) Students
> connect with a thin client that connects to the linux VM. The thin
> clients have the usual options - shell (ssh) - windows (rdp) -
> XDMCP
Well, you've got two options there, one is to use XDMCP, the other is
to install xrdp on the server and use that. I realise you're looking
for XDMCP as the solution, but just pointing out the other is an option.
So, for XDMCP, you need a display manager running on the server that
supports it. gdm2 , lightdm, kdm and xdm all do. gdm3 might too, I
haven't tried.
For 'lightdm', if you edit or create /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf and add:
[XDMCPServer]
enabled=true
then restart it, you should find the server listening on port 177/udp.
For 'kdm', look for /usr/share/config/kdm/kdmrc and in there, you
should see a section called 'Xdmcp'.
'gdm2' had a similar procedure.
The thing to look for after re-starting the display manager is that
something is listening on port 177/udp.
Then you should be able to get your X terminal to query it and things
should JustWork. A useful way to test is on another box with X:
X -query yourserver :1
You should see X start up and log in to your designated server. At
worst you might need -from your-ip for that to work.
Regards,
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Stuart Longland (aka Redhatter, VK4MSL)
I haven't lost my mind...
...it's backed up on a tape somewhere.
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