[FreeNX-kNX] Problem to redisplay Win4Lin

[Alastair Johnson]

I know nothing about win4lin but have had no problems running either qemu or 
vmware over NX. Which version of freenx and the nx libs are you using?

When you use VNC are you using it to mirror the existing X session or is it 
starting a new one? The second option is similar to FreeNX in that win4lin 
would have to respect the DISPLAY settings.

I think I've seen an issue with java apps just showing the window borders and 
a grey rectangle, but that may just have been with compiz. That was fixed by 
starting java with the -Dawt.toolkit=sun.awt.motif.MToolkit switch.

Other than that check any logs or messages win4lin may give, and enable 
logging in freenx (instructions in the FAQ) then check the logs.

On Friday 29 February 2008, Ace Suares wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I *really* like to know if someone can shed some light on this issue.
> As it stands now, I have to go with VNC, and that'll work, I tested it.
> I'd rather go with freeNX tough. It's faster and more flexible.
>
> So any of you really really tech guys (girls) out there, PLEASE answer or
> at least give some direction.
>
> Ace
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> {snip}
>
> I am trying to run win4lin Terminal Server (wts), a commecial product that
> is not supported anymore but still serves me well in the educational
> environment.
>
> It's a bit of a weird setup: I run win4lin on Ubuntu Breezy, because of
> some kernel issues, but that whole thing runs in kvm/qemu on a Ubuntu
> Gutsy (32bit) host.
>
> I am trying to connect from the host, via nxclient/freenx to the kvm
> guest, and it works wonderful! But as soon as I start win4lin, I am don't
> see the win4lin window, altough it is running somewhere in the dark
> corners of X.
>
> If I use tightvnc, win4lin is displayed as should. Also, on the kvm guest
> (which displays it's 'console' in an X window on the host) I can start
> win4lin without problems.
>
> I had some problems with fonts, at first, but I think I tackled them by
> using xfs, a font server.
>
> Someone suggested that the problem was becasue win4lin uses old technology
> for the display, i.e. Motif; but the 'xmpuzzels' (like xmpanex) run
> perfectly over freenx.
>
> I am very curious to hear your toughts about this issue.
>
> Cheers
> ace