X-Win32 at UW-Madison

This document explains the current state of X-Win32 and associated features at UW-Madison.
X- Win32 allows remote display of UNIX windows on Windows machines in a normal window alongside the other Windows applications

Eligibility

Facstaff are eligible for X-Win32 and FastX access if they are in a University-paid position

Students are not eligible for X-Win32 and FastX.

For detailed questions about eligibility, see the CSL eligibility KB page: Software Available to Faculty/Staff and Students on Campus Software Library

 

Facstaff access at UW-Madison

X-Win32 and FastX can be accessed directly through the Campus Software Library after a valid NetID login.

 

Student access at UW-Madison

Students are not eligible for X-Win32 and FastX.

 

What's included in X-Win32 for UW-Madison

UW-Madison is licensed for both X-Win32 and FastX for displaying Linux through browsers.

 

How to get started with X-Win32

Starnet Communications has tutorials available through its website, StarNet Support

 

Licensing Models

UW-Madison has licensed individual and server installations for X-Win32 and FastX.
 

Troubleshooting

Software questions and information on how to use the software can be found through the vendor, StarNet X-Win32 Support

 

Additional help

If you have more questions, please Get Help from DoIT.


Keywords:
csl, software, x-win32, fastx, starnet, unix 
Doc ID:
157655
Owned by:
Chris L. in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2025-12-23
Updated:
2025-12-23
Sites:
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