VNC...

[Keefe]

Has anyone here used VNC, and what experiences have you had with it?

Cheerss...


ps...  VNC being Virtual Network Computer

[wizbones]

If you're talking about VNC the software which works somewhat like PC Anywhere but is free, well yes I have used it.

I use it for my broadcast boxes to which I do not have monitors or mice attached to. They just sit and run in a corner.

I use VNC to connect to them remotely and restart them etc.

Works pretty sweet. Gives me a desktop via the broswer and is password protected so not just anyone can access it.

If  you assign a valid outside IP you can even remotely admin the box from where ever. I haven't run into any problems using it.

If this isn't what you were talking about then well um uh um just disregard this or blow it away  ;D

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[Keefe]

That is the one that i am talking about.  Do you think that it is better than PC Anywere?  Also, do you know how secure it is?

thanks...

[wizbones]

VNC for a freebie is great, but it does pale in comparision to PC Anywhere.

In my personal opinion PC Anywhere rules in all aspects of control and security.

For a freebie that works, VNC will do the job, if you're looking for reliability, security and functionality, PC Anywhere is the way to go.

I use the VNC for internal use only, wouldn't trust having my front door wide open for anyone to just walk in. Oh, be back later someone's at the door now  ;D

[Keefe]

Can you use PC Anywhere via a website like VNC?

[wizbones]

You can use PC Anywhere with just about any protocol you can think of. TCP/IP being the most popular these days.

If you run it on a box with an outside IP address you can connect via the Internet no problem. Depending on your connection speed depends on how well your experience goes.

I use it with my cable, DSL and I have two puters I dial into. They all work just fine and it saves me having to drive to all the different locations. Nothing like the power from your desk  

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