Using ssh with a Font Server

[Bob Laman]

I use ssh over my vpn to make a connection to my HP server (flipper). I can successfully launch an xterm, however I have a problem whenever I try to add the HP server to my font path. I get the following error:

$ /usr/bin/X11/xset fp+ tcp/flipper:7000
/usr/bin/X11/xset: bad font path element (#87), possible causes are:
Directory does not exist or has wrong permissions
Directory missing fonts.dir
Incorrect font server address or syntax

When I use a xterm regular (non-vpn) connection at work this command works fine. Any Ideas?

Thanks!

[Abdul Rahiman]

Have you checked if port 7000 was allowed in via your vpn ?

regds,
Abdul.

[Bob Laman]

According to the IT people, It should be. I was thinking I have to do some kind of port forwarding but cant figure if it should be local or remote and how to do it.

> Have you checked if port 7000 was allowed in via your vpn ?