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/ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "R. Scott Perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 2:05 PM > Subject: RE: [IMail Forum] Off the subject > > > > > > >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. > > > > > > -Scott > > --- > > Declude JunkMail: The advanced anti-spam solution for IMail mailservers > > since 2000. > > Declude Virus: Ultra reliable virus detection and the leader in mailserver > > vulnerability detection. > > Find out what you've been missing: Ask for a free 30-day evaluation. > > > > --- > > [This E-mail was scanned for viruses by Declude Virus > (http://www.declude.com)] > > > > > > To Unsubscribe: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html > > List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ > > Knowledge Base/FAQ: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html > List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ > Knowledge Base/FAQ: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/ > To Unsubscribe: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html List Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ Knowledge Base/FAQ: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/
