Setting Up X-Win32

CSE 230

Getting X-Win32

• OSU students can download the latest version of X-Win32 for free from:

OSU Site Licensed Software Downloads

• Make sure to follow the download and install instructions very carefully

(A valid OSU user name and password is required!)

Start a New Session

• Once X-Win32 is properly installed, run X-Config to setup a new session for stdsun

Start → All Programs → X-Win32 6.0 → X-Config

• Under the Sessions tab, click on the Wizard button to run setup

• For Connect Method, select StarNetSSH

• For Host, type in the following: stdsun.cse.ohio-state.edu

• Make sure to enter your login id and password

• For Host Command, select the SunOS (Solaris) option for the proper command

• Provide a name for this session (e.g., stdsun) and select Launch this session now

• A window similar to this one should appear for your user account