> -----Original Message----- > From: stephen gilliss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > read the info on configuring vnc but am still confused about a couple > things. hope someone can set me straight. > > 1. does vnc support win xp? i believe answer is 'yes'.
I'm a believer too ;-) > > 2. does vnc support solaris 9? again, i believe answer is 'yes'. Yep, based on the fact Solaris 9 runs older solaris binaries. You can use binaries or compile from source. It's up to you. btw: some general Solaris problems: The user that runs `Xvnc` (started from `vncserver` script) needs to have write access to /tmp/.*X11*, the directory where X11 sockets are stored. My favorite setup: http://www.sourcecodecorner.com/articles/vnc/linux.asp. For Solaris, you only need to edit /etc/services and /etc/inetd.conf and restart the inetd deamon according to the file. Some general Unix (including Solaris) problems: Use a proper fontpath. Run `xset -q` at the X11 console of the vncserver machine to see a usable fontpath. Use the -fp option to set it. > > 3. i have sol 9 at work hidden behind firewall(s). i have win xp at > home via broadand cable modem. i want to telecommute from > home but need > the resources attached to my sol9 box. how can vnc help? Once you can ping or telnet between the machines, you can use vnc to get a graphical session. If there is a firewall or some nat-routing inbetween, this will make your live a little harder. Best ask your sysadmin to give access. > > 4. which box gets vnc server and for what platform? which box > gets vnc viewer and for what platform? The machine at your desktop runs the viewer, the remote machine runs the server. All for the local system. > > 5. what are the security (or lack thereof) implacations of > using vnc in > this manner? is there anyway to increase security using vnc? if so, > what, how? vnc has not security build in. Best to use vpn, tunneling or ssh or such. > CBee _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
