[FreeNX-kNX] Re: moznx - NX mozilla plugin

[John Nicholls]

Lawrence Roufail wrote,

> I have created a plugin NX client for mozilla-based browsers.

I just tried it, great work!!!

> It is an alpha version and it only supports Linux clients
right now.

Not bad work for an Alpha ;-)

> The advantage of the mozilla plugin is that it installs very
> easily and allows you to manage the configuration files on
> the web server instead of distributing them to all the clients.
> It can also be easily embedded in a portal or web application.

I can see a lot of possibilities for this plugin

> Post to the list what your experiences are with it (positive or
> otherwise).

I initially copied the config file as described on your site to
the server but did not change the key=Auth to key=Password.

I ran Mozilla from a xterm as I usually use Firefox and did not
have an icon on my desktop for Mozilla. Interestingly, in the
xterm hidden behind mozilla, a enter password prompt appeared
I entered the password and up popped my NX desktop (very nice)

I then changed the config file to key=Password and copied the
password generated by nxpassgen into the config file and tried
again. I entered my login ID on the browser and immediately
logged into my desktop with no password required.

This also has a lot of potential for embedded devices
looking forward to seeing the source code when you are ready.

One thing I really like about this is that you only need to
update the client on the server. Updating the clients will then
be very easy (especially embedded devices, with a small rw
partition for the plugin)


John
  

> Thanks.
>
> http://home.nc.rr.com/moznx/