X-Win32 is an X terminal application which allows PC users to connect their Windows-based computer to a Linux or UNIX server, such as ubunix.buffalo.edu. It allows X application programs located on other computers on the local area network to connect to your computer, and will use your computer to display the results.

X-Win32 is available to UB Students, Faculty, and Staff in both the 2012 and 2010 versions.

• Enter The University at Buffalo as the Organization.
• Choose Complete install.
• Make sure that Install UB Customizations is selected at the end of the install process before clicking Customize.
• For X-Win32 2012, launch X-Win32 immediately after installing. You will receive an error and then be prompted for a product key. The key will have opened in a window on your computer; Copy it and paste it into the key field.
• When you first launch X-Win32, you may be prompted to upgrade the software and may safely do so.

1. Select Start > X-Win32 2010. If you are using Windows XP, select Start > All Programs > X-Win32 2010 > X-Win32 2010.
   
2. Select UBUnixSSH from the system tray in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   
3. Click Accept to accept the key, if prompted to do so.
   
4. Enter your UBITName in the Login field, then click Continue.
   
5. Enter your UBIT password in the Password field, then click Continue.
6. An xterm window to UBUnix will open. You are now connected to UBUnix.