Robert Moskowitz wrote: >> I don't know about a minimum X install, but I've been very happy with >> freenx on centos 5, connecting as easily from mac, PC, or linux. in my >> lab (human brain imaging), we do remote graphics display all the time, >> openoffice definitely works. I wanted to be able to work from home and >> X was just crawling along, unusable. with freenx, its almost like >> sitting at the console. I have my gnome desktop (KDE is also fine) and >> all the visual goodness that comes with it. my favorite story is an >> undergrad working in my lab was able to connect over wireless from >> Argentina to my server in CT USA, pull up images, and do some real >> work--the point being that its fast and secure. >> >> moreover, there is a very helpful FAQ, >> http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/FreeNX > Do you run the server in init 5? Or can it run in init 3? > > Trying to save memory on the server.... > > But wait, the client has even LESS memory :( Freenx/NX will use more memory at both ends than a plain remote X session because it gets most of its performance gain and the ability to suspend a running session by caching things at both ends. On a fast local LAN you might just use X, but for remote access it is worth buying more RAM if you need it. -- Les Mikesell lesmikesell at gmail.com