Best way to remotely control my laptop

[uggla]

Hi!

I've got an Acer Aspire one with a broken (removed!) display. Which is the best way to use it from my other computer? Both computers are running TC3. I've tried vnc, it works but is kind of sluggish. What other options do I have?

regards
Uggla

[gerald_clark]

Use ssh -X and use your local X server.

[curaga]

ssh -Y if your local X server does not have the security extensions.

[tinypoodle]

Guessing that this might require an ssh app other than dropbear (e.g. openssh, putty), as 'dropbear --help' does not list such options.

[curaga]

True, dropbear only supports X forwarding in the server part.

[uggla]

Thanks for your replies. I've now tried ssh -X and although it works it is still quite slow. It also needs some typing at the terminal. How can I create a script that runs ssh -X, login and launch programX, all in one blow? Also, do you know of any good ssh newbie sites?

/Uggla

[curaga]

ssh -X myhost xterm

If you've set up public key authentication, not even a password asked.