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How to connect to a XDMCP server from linux client

Install the following package

$apt-get install xnest

and give the command

$gdmXnestchooser

It will show screen like in the figure

Normally you will see the server in the window. Else enter the ip of the server

Then double click on the server’s button

You will see a logon window like this

Then login and you can see the Xmanager type session here

If u want a full screen logon in gnome goto applications–>system–>newlogin

and in the actions choose run xdmcp server. Then you will see the same screen