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What Cygwin programs do I install?
At a minimum, install base Cygwin, OpenSSH, and OpenGLinstall OpenSSH, xinit, inetutils, rsync, OpenGL, xlogo.
What X-server solution is recommended?
Contact via email, cluster-support@tufts.edu with your request for X11 support.
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To test the cygwin X server, try a simple cluster-side X-window application:
> xclockxclock
A clock should appear on your desktop. If not, your installation of cygwin is not complete.
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