Connect to Cluster with GUI using Git Bash and VcXsrv

Weijun GaoPosted on Posted in Cluster Info, Linux Shell, Quick Start

Windows users can connect to the cluster with GUI using Git Bash and VcXsrv X Server:

  1. Download and install VcXsrv Windows X Server
  2. Download and install Git (either Setup or Portable version works)
  3. Start VcXsrv with the default settings. After it starts, an X icon appears in the System Tray.
  4. Start Git Bash and run the following commands in the terminal:
    export DISPLAY=localhost:0.0


    The following is an example screenshot: