Sound server

[ivan-pi]

The X11 protocol only serves the windows. If we are to forward sound, a sound server is needed.

Some related issues:

• X11 forwarding, how to force audio to the host?
• Should I be able to hear audio using X11 forwarding?
• Sound over SSH Connection in MobaXTerm

PulseAudio is one such sound server.

[ivan-pi]

A more primitive, but perhaps still workable alternative would be to issue a beep, e.g.

$ echo -e "\007"

See also the issue Unix/Windows/Putty bell or beep utility won't ring.