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Old 03-11-2008
Error How to set background colours for a cygwin console
Hi,

I need to set the background colors for cygwin console, when I do ssh to production boxes.

This should be done through commands.[ b/c I need to write a script].
Please suggest me asap.

Thanks in advance.
# 2  
Old 03-11-2008
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Try this in cygwin..

xterm -fg blue -bg green
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Old 03-13-2008
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Originally Posted by nua7
Try this in cygwin..

xterm -fg blue -bg green
Hey,

I am using AIX5.3 and when i shoot this command i am getting following error :
xterm Xt error: Can't open display:


Give me solution

Varun
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Old 03-14-2008
Well I don't have access to AIX...but this link can get you going..
http://xfree86.cygwin.com/docs/faq/cygwin-x-faq.html
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