About Startup Modes

Exceed onDemand supports four startup modes. If you use one of the XDMCP modes, the initial X applications that start are determined by a file located on your XDM host. This file contains the command lines required to start the X applications.

The Communication page of the Xconfig dialog box contains the following settings that let you select and configure a startup mode for your session:

Startup Mode—Select a mode from the Startup Mode drop-down list:

PassiveUpon startup, Exceed onDemand starts the X server without making any initial attempt to connect to a specific host or to run an application. In this mode, you must use an external mechanism to start X applications. For example, you can log on using a Telnet client and start X applications manually. You can also use Xstart to start X applications. For more information, see Connecting to Hosts with Xstart.

XDMCP QueryUpon startup, Exceed onDemand automatically makes the connection to a host you specify when configuring this startup mode. The host starts the X applications specified in the host's XDM session (script) file after you log in successfully.

XDMCP BroadcastUpon startup, Exceed onDemand broadcasts to hosts on the network to determine which hosts are available to manage your X display. The available hosts are listed on the XDMCP Display Manager Chooser window.

XDMCP IndirectUpon startup, Exceed onDemand sends a query to a host you specify when configuring this startup mode. The host then broadcasts to other hosts on the network to determine which are available to manage the X display.

Related Topics

Exceed onDemand Xconfig Manager Dialog Box

Configuring XDMCP Startup Modes