ubuntu-server and remote X displays

[Alan McKay]

Hey folks,

As I just posted in another thread, I am considering moving my home
fileserver over to ubuntu-server.

I just ordered an 8G, 4 core machine that is way more powerful than my
current desktop, and so of course I'm thinking of how I might use it
to offload some of my desktop tasks.   For example, running apps on
the server and displaying on my desktop.  Naturally, I know this can
be done.  It has been in Unix for decades now.  I'm just wondering if
ubuntu-server will let me do this without having to install all the X
cruft.   Not that I'll be lacking space for it mind you.

Here are the apps I think I'll want to run on the new server and
display back on my desktop.  Anyone ever tried these?

- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Pitivi

I think that is it off the top of my head.

I guess even if it did have to add all the X cruft it would not be a
big issue, no?

thanks,
-Alan

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