Any Linux geeks out there in racketboy land?

[lordofduct]

I am in dier need of a Linux geek. If you are please let me know if you can assist in this in any way.

I have a Ubuntu Edgy Eft file server running in one room. In my bedroom I have a Windows XP MCE 2005 machine running in my bedroom. I want remote desktop capabilities... but in a certain manner.

1) First off I don't like VNC, it is slow and ugly and small. My display is 2560X1600 and my Linux machine tops at 1440X900, small window when displayed on XP. It works, but I hate the lag and all the junk.

2) I don't really care about getting XDMCP working as I'm not really worried about a full desktop, I just want certain programs to run.

3) Finally I DO have Xming on my Win machine. I also have the full PuTTy package. I can log into my server with putty and I have X11 forwarding turned on so I can run GUI programs through.

i.e. I log in and type "mozilla" and a firefox window will open on my Windows machine, but it is processing of the server and is being displayed via Xming. YEY!

Now I have heard about this xmingrc deal where I can place quick launch buttons into the Xming tray icon to quickly launch server side applications on the WindowsXP machine. I can't for the life of me figure out how the script works. I merely want to get Mozilla, Gaim, Bittorrent and an xterm hot links... How would I do this?

[metaleggman]

You may want to ask some people over at emuasylum
They have some ace computer wizes there, which have helped me out on multiple occasions.

[lordofduct]

figured it out using plink, batch files and short cuts.

I created a batch file that pointed toward plink (I had to break the change directory due to the space in Program Files) and add the line of code with a saved profile I created in Putty. Like so:

@echo off
cd c:\Program Files\
cd PuTTY\
START plink -pw <my password> -load <my saved profile> mozilla

saved it as a .bat file. Put that file in a directory with all the .bat files I wanted (GAIM, mozilla, xterm... etc) and created shortcuts for them and put them in my start menu! YEY!

Only downside is that the cmd window stays open the entire time I am running the program. And if I close it, the program closes... grrrr.

check it, click the image for a full size image of my desktop. All those programs running aren't actually running on my Windows machine. Notice how the icons in the programs look weird? Oh this is sooo cool. I get the security of Linux while still sitting on my Windows machine! YEY!

[durkada]

Welp, it appears you wanted a Winders/Linux nut. Unfortunately, I'm not so skilled in Windows. I keep a machine around because of some hardware compatibility issues, and to help my wife on odd occassions -- otherwise, its a dust collector.

However, Xming looks as if it will do what you wish -- with launchable icons, taskbar functionality, etc, but without command windows and batch files. I believe there are other Winders Xserver proggys out there which will accomplish the same thing provided you use key authentication. However, after perusing the Xmingrc man page, I'm intrigued enough to try it out. Will probably have to wait until Monday, but if I play with it, I'll post the results.

Cheers

[lordofduct]

I tried a ton of different Win32 X servers, Xming was the only one I actually liked.

Most were pay, others based on Java (which I didn't really like the idea of) and cygwin was just to arduous a task (and with no uninstall tool, not cool... I don't like the idea of having to manually edit my registry to get rid of it). Xming was basically the best 'free' route for me to go. Only a few little kinks to iron out (like adding key authentication... the PuTTy side of things handle that) and getting rid of the damn cmd prompt windows.

But hey, damn nice to have what I got going so far. It also allows me to keep all my Windows side stuff going (not a big fan of Wine or similar) I get to play PSU!!! YEY!