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I am trying to find a way to manage a git repo on a server that is on a VPS. I have SSH which is all well and good, but I am looking for some way to use a GUI over a remote connection. Is it possible?
ianc1215
Posted 2011-11-16T05:39:18.070
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Use VNC or SSH ForwardX11 depending how good connectivity you have and how do you feel better
Cougar
Posted 2011-11-16T05:39:18.070
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That sounds like a good idea, does X11 forwarding work if server I am connecting to does not have X installed? Or do both sides (my laptop and the VPS server) require X installed? – ianc1215 – 2011-11-18T03:06:32.613
Your laptop needs X11 running of course to show graphical UI. In VPS you need only some X11 libs that are required for programs you plan to run. Use ldd /program/name to see what is needed – Cougar – 2011-11-18T17:31:07.303
That sounds like it would work very well, I will give it a try. Thanks – ianc1215 – 2011-11-18T19:12:54.247
What do you mean by "manage"? Is your working directory on the VPS, or is the VPS hosting a second copy of your repo? – Stephen Jennings – 2011-11-16T05:47:22.360
What I need is a way to control git on the server from my laptop, I am using the server to compile linux kernels and other things that need more power than my laptop can give. I am really looking to remotely control git. – ianc1215 – 2011-11-16T05:57:35.743