yes - I do tunnel vnc through ssh for work related stuff (my desktop cmpt in the office is Ubuntu.) I am going to try to help my mom this evening.
I am going to go with Teamviewer. I like their quick connect - I'll share a link with her and have her read a string of numbers back to me...we will be on the phone already anyhow... --Michael T. Bendorf-- Technology Administrator A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 DID #: 217.476.6019 Cellular: 217.306.6824 "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do during your lectures so that I do not need you any more." A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. "The computer revolution hasn't started yet. Don't be misled by the enormous flow of money into bad defacto standards for unsophisticated buyers using poor adaptations of incomplete ideas." - Alan Kay On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Richard Mann <richard.m...@worf.us> wrote: > > a) Have a Linux desktop machine or server on your school LAN, that is > reachable from the outside via ssh. > b) ssh -XC to that box > c) Run whatever utility on the command line (vncviewer ip-address, etc.), > and the GUI pops up on your remote box. > > > > > On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Chris McMahon <cmcma...@belleville118.org > > wrote: > >> We use logmein here in our district. I have it installed on all of our >> teacher, admin, and secretary workstations and lab workstations. >> >> Chris McMahon >> Belleville #118 >> >> On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 8:40 AM, Russ Gowin <rgo...@dwschools.org> wrote: >> >>> I use TeamViewer all the time when my mom needs tech. support, it's >>> really >>> easy to use. >>> >>> Russ Gowin >>> System Administrator >>> Technology Specialist >>> DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57 >>> 304 E. Illinois Route 10 >>> DeLand, IL 61839 >>> 217-736-2311 >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org >>> [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Tony Cannizzo >>> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:25 AM >>> To: tech-geeks@tech-geeks.org >>> Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] Over-the-Internet remote desktop viewing >>> >>> Have a look at these: >>> >>> www.crossloop.com >>> >>> http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx >>> >>> www.showmypc.com >>> >>> I usually use logmein for remote access but I like showmypc for an easy >>> way to connect to someone. Teamviewer and Crossloop are similiar to >>> showmypc. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Tony Cannizzo >>> Leyden High Schools Dist 212 >>> Tech Department >>> X 2091 >>> 847-451-3191 >>> >>> >>> >>> peters...@ricelake.k12.wi.us 9/14/2010 8:13 AM >>> >>> I use www.mikogo.com<http://www.mikogo.com> >>> >>> >>> From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org >>> [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Michael >>> Bendorf >>> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:05 AM >>> To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List >>> Subject: [tech-geeks] Over-the-Internet remote desktop viewing >>> >>> I tried to use a generic subject line, but I'm wondering what is >>> popular out there for remote assistance over the Internet these days? >>> Especially if I can use a Linux desktop and take a peek at a Win7 >>> screen. I have some great tools for my LAN, but have not connected over >>> the 'net for a some time. >>> >>> I want the other user to be logged in and watching me move their >>> mouse... >>> >>> --Michael T. Bendorf-- >>> Technology Administrator >>> A-C Central C.U.S.D. #262 >>> 217.476.3312 ext. 2019 >>> DID #: 217.476.6019 >>> Cellular: 217.306.6824 >>> >>> "I'm trying to teach myself to ask the same questions that you do >>> during your lectures so that I do not need you any more." >>> >>> A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way >>> for others. >>> >>> "The computer revolution hasn't started yet. Don't be misled by the >>> enormous flow of money into bad defacto standards for unsophisticated >>> buyers using poor adaptations of incomplete ideas." >>> >>> - Alan Kay >>> >>> | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >>> >>> | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Chris McMahon >> Director of Technology >> Belleville Public School District #118 >> 105 West A St. >> Belleville, IL 62220 >> (618) 233-2830 >> cmcma...@belleville118.org >> >> | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >> > > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >
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