From 2ebe9ed4aa104a4a3f04b6b362c2ff18d67b83c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bryan Roessler Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:37:52 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add X2Go client nightly links --- README.md | 19 +++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5ca9a2fa..0082b3cb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,10 +17,15 @@ ``` 5. Read the `ssh` login message for server status updates. See [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) and [GitHub Resources](#github-resources) for help. -## `x2goclient` remote desktop +## X2Go remote desktop Connect to a persistent remote desktop using [`x2goclient`](https://wiki.x2go.org/doku.php/download:start) (Linux/Windows/OSX). +**MacOS/Windows**: UAB security policy requires the latest nightly version of X2Go Client (>=4.1.2.4). + * [Windows x2goclient nightly](https://code.x2go.org/releases/binary-win32/x2goclient/heuler/mingw32-4.8/qt-4.8/x2goclient-4.1.2.4-2025.04.09-dec3538-setup.exe) + * [MacOS x2goclient nightly](https://code.x2go.org/releases/binary-macosx/x2goclient/nightly/4.1.2.4/x2goclient-4.1.2.4.git20250409.2161.heuler.OSX_10_13.dmg) + + ### `x2goclient` configuration * **Session tab** @@ -36,10 +41,10 @@ Connect to a persistent remote desktop using [`x2goclient`](https://wiki.x2go.or * Set connection speed to **LAN** (on-campus) or **WAN** (off-campus); leave compression as *adaptive*. * It's possible to create multiple sessions with different quality settings for different network conditions. * **Input/output tab** - * If automatic resizing fails (common on HiDPI), set a manual startup resolution. For scaling issues, try DPI 96. + * For window resizing issues (common on HiDPI displays), set a manual startup resolution. For scaling issues, try DPI 96. * For keyboard mapping issues (e.g., broken arrow keys), select *Configure Keyboard* and keep the defaults. * **Media tab** - * Disable sound support to prevent pulseaudio log spam. + * Disable sound support to prevent log spam. * **Shared folders tab** * Browse to a folder, add it to the share, and select *automount*. Shared folders appear at `/media/disk/`. @@ -47,7 +52,7 @@ Connect to a persistent remote desktop using [`x2goclient`](https://wiki.x2go.or ## `ssh` remote login -Login to the server using a text shell. +Access the server using a text shell. * Linux/OSX: **`ssh username@hartmanlab.genetics.uab.edu`** * Windows: [PuTTY](http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html) @@ -55,7 +60,7 @@ Login to the server using a text shell. ## `ssh` X forwarding -Run graphical programs on the server with local display output. +Run graphical programs on the server locally on a client. * Linux/OSX: `ssh -X username@hartmanlab.genetics.uab.edu` * Windows: Install [Xming](http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/) and enable X11 forwarding in [PuTTY](http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html) options. @@ -64,7 +69,7 @@ Run graphical programs on the server with local display output. ## `sftp` remote filesharing -Access files shared from the server. +Access files on the server via secure FTP. * `caja` (or other graphical file manager) * Enter `sftp://username@hartmanlab.genetics.uab.edu/home/username` in the URL bar. @@ -76,6 +81,8 @@ Access files shared from the server. ## `samba` remote filesharing +Access files on the server via Samba. + The server provides two `samba` shares (default credentials: server username/password): 1. Shared data array (`/mnt/data`): `\\username\\data`