I do currently use vnc on a couple of pc's mainly linux workstations,
however it requires opening a port in the firewall for access which
apparently gotomypc does not (this is what scares me about it).

Bob

On Fri, 2004-05-28 at 14:18, Will wrote:
> If you use Ultra VNC (also Open Source) it has file transfer.
> 
> http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/
> 
> 
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> From: "R. Scott Perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> >
> > >If you prefer a free utility that does the same thing
> > >
> > >http://www.realvnc.com
> > >
> > >This is a project that started at AT&T Labs, and is simple, effective,
> and
> > >just plain works.  The only feature is doesn't have is file transfer.
> >
> > It should be noted, however (since the original poster asked) that VNC
> > requires SSL tunnelling (such as http://www.stunnel.org ) in order for the
> > data to be secure.
> >
> > Without SSL, the password is secure (so a hacker couldn't log on to the
> > server if they intercepted the communications), but the data is not.  That
> > means that if a hacker had the appropriate tools (they may not even
> exist),
> > and had access to the data stream, they could see whatever you see, and
> see
> > whatever you type.  So without SSL, some care is needed if using VNC.  I
> > must say, though, that VNC is very nice.
> >
> >
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