Re: [Rule-list] use of terminal?

[Martin Stricker]

Richard Kweskin wrote:

> Would it be possible, having installed with rule, to run apps, not
> otherwise possible on a computer on its own, as a terminal on a lan
> (or other)? Thinking of schools, organisations, companies, etc. does
> this create more problems than are solved?

Of course this is possible already with RULE itself: Just log into the
server with SSH (or, if absolutely necessary, telnet/rlogin/rsh).

> I have no idea if this is of any use:
> 
> http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/

That would require X. And X already incorporates the possibility to
export a display to another machine. From a quick glance you are better
off by using the built-in X capabilities. You might consider this for
Windows, but also there you are better off with a Windows X sserver
(yes, they do exist, I prefer Hummingbird Exceed).

Best regards,
Martin Stricker
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