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-====== XMing X11 on Windows ======+ 
 +====== XMing: X11 on Windows ======
  
 An X server, Xming, is installed on most of our Windows systems. This lets you display window-based applications from remote Unix or Linux systems on your Windows screen. The best way to use it is in conjunction with SSH. An X server, Xming, is installed on most of our Windows systems. This lets you display window-based applications from remote Unix or Linux systems on your Windows screen. The best way to use it is in conjunction with SSH.
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-In the start a program window, type the name of the Unix/Linux program you want to run. The program "xterm" opens a shell prompt window, where you can run more programs from, so it is a good choice. +In the start a program window, type the name of the Unix/Linux program you want to run. The program "xterm" opens a shell prompt window, where you can run more programs, so it is a good choice. 
-Below that, choose Using Putty, in the remote section. For server to connect to, you can enter any Unix/Linux machine, or 'physics.umn.edu' for the general department computing server.  Fill in your physics username and password, and click Next:+Below that, choose Using Putty, in the remote section. For server to connect to, you can enter any Unix/Linux machine, or **''ssh.physics.umn.edu''** for the general department computing server.  Fill in your physics username and password, and click Next:
  
  
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-Leave all th eparameters options blank, and click Next:+Leave all the parameters options blank, and click Next:
  
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 Now click Finish, and your connection will be started: Now click Finish, and your connection will be started:
  
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 The first time you use it, you will see a box to verify the certificate is correct for the server you are connecting to. You can click "Yes" and it will remember this host for next time: The first time you use it, you will see a box to verify the certificate is correct for the server you are connecting to. You can click "Yes" and it will remember this host for next time:
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