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===== What do we mean exactly with Local and Remote computers? ===== | ===== What do we mean exactly with Local and Remote computers? ===== | ||
- | This page will very often mention **local computers** or **remote computers**: | + | This page will very often mention **local computers**, and **remote computers**: |
* The **local computer** is the desktop or laptop you are interacting with (using a screen+mouse+keyboard) | * The **local computer** is the desktop or laptop you are interacting with (using a screen+mouse+keyboard) | ||
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* **Remote Linux machine** can mean several things: | * **Remote Linux machine** can mean several things: | ||
* It can be another operating system running inside **a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine|Virtual Machine]] on your local computer** | * It can be another operating system running inside **a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine|Virtual Machine]] on your local computer** | ||
- | * We mostly consider on this page the case of a **Linux virtual machine** using [[other:win10wsl|Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)]] on a Windows computer, but this can apply to other configurations | + | * We mostly consider on this page the case of a **Linux virtual machine** using [[other:win10wsl|Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)]] on a **local Windows computer**, but this can apply to other configurations |
- | * It can be a **distant computer** or server in your building, or a high performance computer in a computing center on the other side of the Earth. It could also be a virtual machine in the //Cloud// | + | * It can be a **distant Linux computer or server** in your building, or a high performance Linux computer in a computing center on the other side of the Earth. It could also be a Linux virtual machine in the //Cloud// |
===== Using an X server on Linux ===== | ===== Using an X server on Linux ===== | ||
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===== Using an X server on Windows ===== | ===== Using an X server on Windows ===== | ||
- | There are several options available | + | There are several available options |
==== Installing VcXsrv ==== | ==== Installing VcXsrv ==== | ||
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=== VcXsrv Configuration === | === VcXsrv Configuration === | ||
- | You need to configure ''VcXsrv'' to work in //multiple windows// mode. The following steps will show you how to create a shortcut on your desktop to start VcXsrv in this appropriate mode | + | You need to configure ''VcXsrv'' to work in //multiple windows// mode. The following steps will show you how to create a shortcut on your desktop to start ''VcXsrv'' in this appropriate mode |
* Start the //configuration tool//: ''Start'' => ''VcXsrv'' => ''Xlaunch'' | * Start the //configuration tool//: ''Start'' => ''VcXsrv'' => ''Xlaunch'' | ||
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This is an //X server//, and you will get the same functionalities as what is already provided for free by [[other:x_conf#installing_vcxsrv|VcXsrv]], **but**: | This is an //X server//, and you will get the same functionalities as what is already provided for free by [[other:x_conf#installing_vcxsrv|VcXsrv]], **but**: | ||
* Once installed, ''x410'' will be automatically updated by the Microsoft Store application | * Once installed, ''x410'' will be automatically updated by the Microsoft Store application | ||
- | * If you move to another computer, you can install ''x410'' again by just [[other:win10config#connecting_to_the_microsoft_store|Connecting the MS Store to your account]] on the new computer. No need to buy it again | + | * If you move to another computer, you can install ''x410'' again by just [[other:win10config#connecting_to_the_microsoft_store|Connecting the Microsoft Store to your MS account]] on the new computer. No need to buy ''x410'' again ! |
- | * There seem to be more (useful) updates than for ''VcXsrv'' | + | * There seems to be more (useful) updates than for ''VcXsrv'' |
* The interface is more modern, with more options, and there is a lot of useful information on the web site | * The interface is more modern, with more options, and there is a lot of useful information on the web site | ||
* The ''x410'' name is easier to remember! :-D | * The ''x410'' name is easier to remember! :-D | ||
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* Start ''x410'': ''Start'' => ''X410'' | * Start ''x410'': ''Start'' => ''X410'' | ||
- | * It will seem that nothing happens, but an ''X'' icon will appear in the right side of the taskbar (you may have to look for it in the //Display hidden icons// pull-up menu). Your computer is now __almost__ ready to display remote graphics!\\ {{ :other:x410_x.png?direct |}} | + | * It will seem that nothing happens, but an ''X'' icon will appear in the right side of the taskbar (you may have to look for it in the //Display hidden icons// pull-up menu). Your computer is now //almost// ready to display remote graphics!\\ {{ :other:x410_x.png?direct |}} |
* Right-click on the ''X'' icon to open the **X410 settings** | * Right-click on the ''X'' icon to open the **X410 settings** | ||
- | * Select ''Auto copy to Windows after selection''\\ {{ :other:x410_settings.png?direct |}} | + | * Select ''Auto copy to Windows after selection''\\ {{ :other:x410_settings.png?direct |}} and click somewhere else on the desktop to close the settings |
- | * It's possible to **automatically start ''x410''**! Otherwise, it will stop when you close your Windows session or restart the computer, and you will have to restart it by hand (''Start'' => ''X410'') if you know that you will need an X server later | + | * It is possible to **automatically start ''x410''** when you open your session! Otherwise, it will stop when you close your Windows session or restart the computer, and you will have to restart it by hand (''Start'' => ''X410'') if you know that you will need an X server later |
* Open the **Windows Task Manager** (Right-click on ''Start'' and select ''Task Manager'') | * Open the **Windows Task Manager** (Right-click on ''Start'' and select ''Task Manager'') | ||
* Go to the ''Startup'' panel (if there are no panels, select ''More details'') | * Go to the ''Startup'' panel (if there are no panels, select ''More details'') | ||
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* Note: if you need to quit the //X server//, you can right-click on the ''X'' icon, and then click on the //Display// number at the lower left (usually ''0'') and select ''Shut down'' | * Note: if you need to quit the //X server//, you can right-click on the ''X'' icon, and then click on the //Display// number at the lower left (usually ''0'') and select ''Shut down'' | ||
- | ===== Using an X server on an Apple computer ===== | + | ===== Using an X server on a Mac ===== |
+ | ==== Installing XQuartz ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Type: <wrap em>free</wrap> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Download the installer from [[https://www.xquartz.org|XQuartz]] and install it | ||
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+ | === XQuartz configuration === | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP center round tip 60%> | ||
+ | Nothing to configure! | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
===== Configuration on the remote Linux server ===== | ===== Configuration on the remote Linux server ===== |