Using Xorg to view images on server...

[exeter]

I have a small test based application which is used, by its users, via ssh over the lan. They now want to view images on the server. Searching has suggested using ssh with the -Y parameter, to enable X11 forwarding. The client systems use Linux Mint. Is this a viable route? Would a different approach be better. Advice please. Ta.

 

[SirDice]

Is this a viable route?

Yes. Assuming Mint uses X, not wayland. Because you're going to need a working X server on the Mint clients.

Note however that X-Forwarding is off by default server-side nowadays. You will need to enable X11Forwarding in sshd_config.