[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: VMware + remote x-windows

[Chris Cox]

   tr_data1 wrote:
> I'd like to hear the results anyone has had in trying to remote
> display VMware. That is, export DISPLAY to another system. Is it
> possible? Assuming a 100t ethernet and a Barton 2500+, >512MB;
> does it feel sluggish?  Do you have a recommendation on min
> hardware for such a setup (host and remote)? The host does have
> a Gigalan and I'm wiring with CAT5e, so more than 100T should be
> possible (if needed) by just getting a gigalan on the remote PC.
> =TR=

I use 100mbit FD.... plenty of speed.  No problems running
VMware remotely.  Feels almost as fast as local.  I'm tunneling
X through ssh of course.

Might be slow doing video.. but that doesn't work great with
just plain ole VMware on a native display.