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I am accessing a remote server using telnet. But i am not able to use gui applications. whenever i give "gedit" command it gives me error as: "Gtk Warning *** ...
  1. 09-07-2010 #1
    sacpreeti
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    Gtk Warning : cannot open display

    I am accessing a remote server using telnet.
    But i am not able to use gui applications.
    whenever i give "gedit" command it gives me error as:
    "Gtk Warning *** cannot open display"

    xhost + also gives error: unable to open display localhostIP:0.0
    echo $DISPLAY is showing the IP of local system.

    How can i fix it?

    Thanks in advance
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  2. 09-08-2010 #2
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    You need to set the DISPLAY environment variable to your IP address. Example: export DISPLAY=192.168.1.100:0
    Also, you need to have an X-Windows server running on your client system.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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