Starting with Xstart

Xstart allows users to run a remote X application. Once an Xstart session is created, the remote X application can be executed any time in the future by simply clicking the session file in Windows.

1. Run Xstart located in Tools of the Xmanager folder.
   
   Fig. 1: Xstart main window
2. Click [New]. The New Session dialog box is displayed.
   
   Fig. 2: Xstart New Session dialog box
3. Enter new session name and click [OK].
4. Enter the remote UNIX/Linux host name or IP address in [Host].
5. Select one of the protocols supported by the host from [Protocol].
6. Click [Setup] to set protocol options, such as port or timeout.
7. Enter remote host user account in [User Name].
8. Enter remote host Password in [Password].
9. Enter a command to be executed in the host in [Command]. To run xterm, enter the following command:
   /usr/bin/X11/xterm –ls –display $DISPLAY
   • Note
     By pressing the button below the [Command] label, a convenient list of generally used sample xterm commands registered by UNIX/Linux types will be displayed. Select the xterm command suited to the UNIX/Linux distro to connect to. You can also add/remove frequently used commands by opening the Registered Commands dialog box.
10. Click [Run]. xterm window opens.
    
    Fig. 3: xterm window

If you experience problems using Xstart, visit our customer support page
Most problems are typically caused by a firewall, the user PC, or network settings. In some cases, users may have to consult with network or system administrators.