Certain Java based applications don't work so hot over Join.Me and I've had to coach users on what they have to do while I can kind of see what is happening. The rendering on Join.Me can also be painful as well. Also keyboard shortcuts can disconnect the session. Such a sad day to lose free LogMeIn...:(
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Leone Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 8:12 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] LogMeIn Free ... now isn't (free, anymore). Recommendations? On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:06 AM, James Rankin <[email protected]> wrote: > join.me always works for connecting to family and friends > > As for my own PC, I usually use GoToMyPC, but there are probably > better/cheaper options Well, for my own needs at home, I suppose I can probably set up RDP. I think it might be possible to even set it as RDP over SSL, but it's been years since I looked at that. For the others, tho, I would really need it to be remote control so that the other party can watch what I am doing. And that they wouldn't need to open ports on a router, etc. I will look into join.em, thanks. > > > On 21 January 2014 14:03, Michael Leone <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Got this notice today: >> >> As of January 21, 2014, LogMeIn Free will no longer be available. >> >> Came as news to me, I hadn't heard ahead of time that they were going >> to discontinue this service. Anyone have a recommendation for another >> free service? I have 4 or 5 machines I regularly use this with (2 of >> mine, and others are family members), and before I sign up for some >> bulk account, I'd like to hear about options. I'm looking for remote >> control mostly, don't really need file transfer. What do you all >> recommend? Years back I used VNC, but that is not nearly as fast (not >> even the various permutations like TightVNC or UltraCNC, etc). >> >> > > > > -- > James Rankin > --------------------- > RCL - Senior Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) | The > Virtualization Practice Analyst - Desktop Virtualization > http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk ________________________________________ E-MAIL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message and any attachments. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or storage of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. GEM Realty Capital, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries are not responsible for any recommendation, solicitation, offer or agreement or any information about any transaction, customer account or account activity contained in this communication.
