UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

I've checked all the documenttion that i can find here in the forums...and on the net....to no avail. Here's my scenario:

I'm attempting to activate a remote X server. I 'm on a SuSe 7.0 distro, behind a firewall.

(using bash shell)
$
$ ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.203 up{as root}
$ xhost + {as root}

$ export DISPLAY=192.168.1.203:1
$ export
(shows that the DISPLAY variable is as commanded)
$ xterm
(unable to connect to Xserver error)

I've tried using localhost, 127.0.0.1, hostname, etc...

This is driving me crazy! I know it's probably pity stuff for you guys...but i've tried all that i can think of.

Your primary display is usally numbered 0. Try "export DISPLAY=192.168.1.203:0" instead.

Thanks PxT.

That is what it was. I could of sworn that i opened numerous X displays at a single login a couple years back.

Must be a session specific funtion?! Or then again, maybe i'm just confused.

hehehe

Anyways, thanks for your help!