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--- computing:department:windows:xming [2007/11/14 14:49] – rubin
+++ computing:department:windows:xming [2013/09/17 16:04] (current) – allan
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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.
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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, 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: