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Is it possible for me to SSH to another server in Linux (Ubuntu), run a program there but display it locally?

And is it possible for me to SSH to another server in my terminal, and configure it so that all graphical programs (Firefox, Emacs) run in that SSH session will be displayed locally?

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By adding the "-Y" flag to the ssh command, the display will automatically be redirected to your local computer.

ssh -Y <remoteip>

Then, if you start Firefox (or any other X application) in that ssh session, it will be displayed locally. (If you have a xserver running locally of course)

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Very clever. I have used ssh for years & never knew that existed. – DaveParillo Mar 29 '10 at 6:47
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You are looking to do remote X. This is a good mini HOWTO.

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You might also want to try this:

ssh <hostname> -X <program-name or its full path>
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