[NTLUG:Discuss] Good XTerm client for MS

Stephen Davidson gorky at freenet.carleton.ca
Sat Nov 26 16:17:47 CST 2005


Kevin Brannen wrote:
> Rick Cook wrote:
>
>> On Friday 25 November 2005 09:59, Stephen Davidson wrote:
>>   
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>> Since you already have cygwin installed, I would suggest you look at
>> Cygwin/X:
>>
>>     http://www.cygwin.com/xfree/
>>
>> It worked as well for me as eXceed several years ago. I have not
>> actually compared either option lately.
>>  
> Totally agree.  I use this now without any problems at all.  Just
> bring up the cygwin install program and install (add in) the X server
> package, xterm, and probably openssh, as well as any other X programs
> you think you might need.  It works quite well, no need to spend money
> on Exceed.
>
> HTH,
> Kevin
>
Hi Guys.

Ok, Done.

Now what?  When I try to open/start XTerm from Bash, I get "Can't open
display".  When I click on the XTerm icon in my Start Menu, nothing
happens.  So, I am obviously missing a step.  Is there anywhere to look
for Documentation or Tips/Tricks/Hints?

Thanks,
Steve

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