On a box connected on the same local network   –  ssh -Y -l username IP address

The -Y switch enables trusted forwarding of X Window applications from the host computer so that they can run in the X Window environment of the client computer. The -l switch allows you to specify the user name you want to log in under.

VPN Setup: Ubuntu VPN connection is set up by clicking on the anti parallel UP/DOWN arrows at the top right hand side of the display. Configure the VPN clicking on VPN connections.  When I previously tried finding this via the system tools > network there was no mention of VPN there.  

Settings

  • Use the PPTP protocol
  • Enter the VPN server address
  • User / Password
  • In the advanced settings select SEND PPP ECHO PACKETS.

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