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    vnc question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jl1989, May 10, 2008.

  1. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    i wana set up vnc on mostly xp desktops, maybe one vista... i looked around and i -think- i saw diff vnc programs?

    question is which one should i get/is good?

    thnx.
     
    jl1989, May 10, 2008
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  2. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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  3. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    are there any 100% free ones? :D
     
    jl1989, May 10, 2008
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    PM Calvin, he knows one I think.
     
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  5. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    You should use UltraVNC, it's currently the best program out there for VNC. There is a website that explains the setup process with great detail that i used but i can't seem to find it right now, if you decide to use it you can ask me for help until i find that website.
     
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you are looking to control only Windows PCs, you might want to check out Hamachi to make a VPN and then use Window's Remote Desktop Connection. Any Windows OS can be a client, but you would need XP Pro/MCE or Vista Business/Ultimate in order to be a 'server.'
     
    Greg, May 10, 2008
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  7. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    That's what I'm afraid of, if I can remotely access my computer at home let's say, it means than other can too.
     
    Wirelessman, May 10, 2008
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    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    As long as you give them the password to the VNC, then yes.
     
    WackyT, May 10, 2008
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  9. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Lol,

    However hackers only purpose in life is actually to get these passwords, ins't it!
     
    Wirelessman, May 10, 2008
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  10. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    So don't yell your IP and setup details to the world.
     
    Lysander, May 10, 2008
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  11. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you assign a password to your PC, and use Hamachi (which also has a password and uses an encrypted VPN connection) hackers will probably not get in. You can also set up Hamachi to deny new connections to your PC and/or your VPN, so chances are they won't even get a chance.
     
    Greg, May 10, 2008
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  12. jl1989

    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    the servers will be on xp or vista, i'll be accessing via linux tho
     
    jl1989, May 10, 2008
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  13. jerry66

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    jerry66, May 11, 2008
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  14. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Thank you for the links!
     
    Wirelessman, May 11, 2008
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  15. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If Linux is involved in the mix, then you will have to use LogMeIn for cross-platform communication.
     
    Greg, May 11, 2008
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  16. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    I can vouch for TightVNC for good interoperability.
     
    Lysander, May 11, 2008
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