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I am trying to find a way to manage a git repo on a server that is on a VPS. I have SSH which is all well and good, but I am looking for some way to use a GUI over a remote connection. Is it possible?

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What do you mean by "manage"? Is your working directory on the VPS, or is the VPS hosting a second copy of your repo? – Stephen Jennings Nov 16 '11 at 5:47
What I need is a way to control git on the server from my laptop, I am using the server to compile linux kernels and other things that need more power than my laptop can give. I am really looking to remotely control git. – Solignis Nov 16 '11 at 5:57
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Use VNC or SSH ForwardX11 depending how good connectivity you have and how do you feel better

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That sounds like a good idea, does X11 forwarding work if server I am connecting to does not have X installed? Or do both sides (my laptop and the VPS server) require X installed? – Solignis Nov 18 '11 at 3:06
Your laptop needs X11 running of course to show graphical UI. In VPS you need only some X11 libs that are required for programs you plan to run. Use ldd /program/name to see what is needed – Cougar Nov 18 '11 at 17:31
That sounds like it would work very well, I will give it a try. Thanks – Solignis Nov 18 '11 at 19:12
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