[NTLUG:Discuss] Good XTerm client for MS

[Robert Pearson]

On 11/26/05, Stephen Davidson <gorky at freenet.carleton.ca> wrote:
> Kevin Brannen wrote:
> > Rick Cook wrote:
> >
> >> On Friday 25 November 2005 09:59, Stephen Davidson wrote:
> >>
> [snip to save bandwidth]
> >> 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?

Try doing an "xhost +" in a Cygwin window before starting the Xterm.
This will allow all hosts to access the display.
No guarantee but these fixes a similar problem I have.

Robert