Some Tips in PC/Windows

  1. Suggested SSH initial command for XWin32:
    /usr/bin/X11/xterm -fn 10x20 -bg black -fg grey -sb -display $MYIP:$DNUM
    See also this link.

  2. Firewall Rules for XWin32
    Remote host: Linux/FreeBSD/Unix
    Local client: M$Windows / StarNet X-win32

    Local firewall rules: (Check firewalls of BOTH of WindowsXP and Antivir)
    Allow Port 177 UTP inbound
    Allow Port 6000 TCP inbound

  3. Allow access to local by Remote Desktop:
    • Set Password First!!
    • Then Refer to this link
    • Local firewall rule: Allow Port 3389 TCP inbound

  4. (More) secure File-sharing in WinXP (by local username/passwd)
    Uncheck the following option, see
    http://yes.nctu.edu.tw/Windows/AdvOp/DirFile/Security.htm