XLiveCD

Hi

XLiveCD

I recently discovered a (free) Windows live CD,
"XLiveCD[1] allows users of Microsoft Windows to connect
to remote Unix computers, run graphical applications and
have the graphics displayed on their desktops".

Meaning: Just by plugging in the CD, an X-server and a
[cygwin] bash-shell is started, without having to install
anything ie it runs completely from the CD. The ssh-client
is configured such that X11 is forwarded by an ssh-tunnel,
hence the X11 transfer is encrypted.

Note, due to my work, I travel regularily and sometimes I am
in environments not allowing for external equipment and local
installations. So, maybe this comes in handy for some of you as well.

SSH

By putting in the CD, a bash is openend.

Code:

> ssh [email protected]

opens an ssh connection, which automatically tunnels the X11-
connection.

Ports

TCP 6000. The X-server (XWin.exe) is listening. However, any X-request
is done locally (127.0.0.1), because of the X11 tunneling, and thus, a
firewall usually won't prevent this kind traffic.

If anyone of you know even simpler alternatives, I am glad to hear about them :)

Cheers!

[1] http://xlivecd.indiana.edu/