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Mac OSX to Ubuntu using XDMCP

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Had a real problem with key mapping with OSX X client (xquartz) when connecting to an Ubuntu server over XDMCP
/usr/X11R6/bin/Xquartz :1 -query 192.168.1.101
Would present the login dialogue box and permit a sucessful login but then the keymap screws up.
I have not found a sucesfull fix for this yet but a good workaround is to select [...]

1. Install the modem scripts from http://www.taniwha.org.uk/
I used the scripts titled ” Scripts for Nokia 3G (EDGE/UMTS) phones (17kB): Nokia 3G Scripts”
Installation of the scripts is straight forward – just unpack them and copy them to your system Library/Modem scripts folder.
2. Ensure Bluetooth is set up and has recognised your phone.
3. Within system [...]

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