[ale] ssh experts?

[Stephan Uphoff]

> Stephan Uphoff wrote:
> > I guess xawtv just uses the video extension of the X server
> > and is not in the loop for the video data stream.
> > The protocol of the  video extension probably just contains a
> > device name or identifier as video data source ...
> 
> This does not happen if I telnet to the machine.  So I'm pointing my 
> finger at ssh rather than xawtv.

ssh is tunneling the X connection.
Both xawtv and X server might believe that they are on the same machine.
( Since the tunneling is invisible to them)
This could enable the use of a (the?) video extension (special mode?) ...

Try to add a "normal" non tunneled remote DISPLAY before/after
the ssh X tunnel.



> 
> >>Okay, I use ssh a lot, but I've got something happening I don't quite 
> >>understand.  I've got a box with a capture card in it.  It's configured 
> >>and works.  I ssh to the box from another box that has a capture/tv 
> >>card.  I'm on the first box with the capture card only.  I start xawtv, 
> >>I get television.  So, why/how is it that I'm starting xawtv on one box 
> >>and it's accessing the card in the other??
> >>
> >>Anyone have any ideas?
> >>
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