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Remote visualization using Xpra#

The client (your desktop) computer needs X11 and Xpra:

  • Linux:
    • X11 is default, if you have a graphical desktop, you have X11
    • Xpra should be available in the package manager
  • Windows:
    • VcXsrv or Xming or Cygwin/X
    • Xpra client
  • Mac:

Unlike VNC, these applications are "rootless". They appear as individual windows inside your window manager rather than being contained within a single window.

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xpra start ssh://uni-ID@viz.hpc.taltech.ee/ --start-child=xterm

specifying an ssh-key to use and a jump-host:

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xpra start ssh://viz/ --ssh="ssh -J base.hpc.taltech.ee" --start-child=xterm

re-attach from a different computer:

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xpra attach ssh:viz.hpc.taltech.ee

To stop Xpra, run on the server:

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xpra stop