how to view the gui in ssh

135

08-06-2023, 09:25 AM

You can connect via SSH tunnel to access the GUI of your Arch Linux installation. This allows you to see the desktop environment even when using tools like StartX or GDM. Make sure your network settings permit such connections, and adjust firewall rules if needed.

toejamdaddy

08-06-2023, 09:25 AM #1

Adonis71x
Junior Member

08-07-2023, 06:21 PM

It seems like you're suggesting using X11 to enhance the display. Would you like more details on how that works?

Adonis71x

08-07-2023, 06:21 PM #2

It seems like you're suggesting using X11 to enhance the display. Would you like more details on how that works?

seeker07
Senior Member

349

08-07-2023, 08:10 PM

Yes, VNC is simpler. Do you have a GUI set up? Consider installing gnome-desktop with sudo pacman.

seeker07

08-07-2023, 08:10 PM #3

Yes, VNC is simpler. Do you have a GUI set up? Consider installing gnome-desktop with sudo pacman.

radis_rouge
Junior Member

08-09-2023, 02:22 AM

I understand but there are good reasons to use SSH. Yes, I've tried it before.

radis_rouge

08-09-2023, 02:22 AM #4

I understand but there are good reasons to use SSH. Yes, I've tried it before.

Altijd_Scoepi
Member

183

08-09-2023, 04:21 AM

You need SSH because X11 is becoming obsolete, making VNC a superior alternative. You can also rely on VPNs or SSH for secure connections.

Altijd_Scoepi

08-09-2023, 04:21 AM #5

You need SSH because X11 is becoming obsolete, making VNC a superior alternative. You can also rely on VPNs or SSH for secure connections.

eduardodd08
Posting Freak

852

08-10-2023, 12:25 AM

Becuase I can do it thrift a chrome window. It seems stupid but it is amazing to switch a chrome tab and get to a terminal. I could try Vnc but if I could get the GUI like gnome or something in my ssh window it would be amazing.

eduardodd08

08-10-2023, 12:25 AM #6

Lherion
Member

182

08-25-2023, 05:15 AM

You can't access a GUI in a Chromew SSH session, but browser-based VNC clients work instead.

Lherion

08-25-2023, 05:15 AM #7

You can't access a GUI in a Chromew SSH session, but browser-based VNC clients work instead.

0verBoardGamer
Junior Member

08-26-2023, 10:59 PM

I’ll give both a try and check what works best. Thank you for the support.

0verBoardGamer

08-26-2023, 10:59 PM #8

I’ll give both a try and check what works best. Thank you for the support.

Blureux
Posting Freak

797

08-27-2023, 03:02 PM

Using ssh -X connects you to the machine and starts X applications. The uppercase 'X' is essential. To open Firefox, you need --new-instance since Firefox communicates differently with Xserver; otherwise it won't start properly.

Blureux

08-27-2023, 03:02 PM #9

Bierschlucker
Junior Member

09-02-2023, 01:33 PM

#10

VNC runs slowly; consider using TeamViewer instead. These methods differ from forwarding X11 via SSH with the -X option as mentioned earlier.

Bierschlucker

09-02-2023, 01:33 PM #10

VNC runs slowly; consider using TeamViewer instead. These methods differ from forwarding X11 via SSH with the -X option as mentioned earlier.