[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> This is true from a pure RFB-protocol standpoint, but from a port-analysis
> perspective there is a difference.

True.  The traffic is the same (large amounts server->client), but the
ports are different.

> If the viewer connects to a server you have a connection similar to:
> VIEWER:(random port) <-> SERVER:(5900 + display)
>
> On the other hand, if the server connectes to the viewer you have a
> connection similar to:
> VIEWER:5500 <-> SERVER:(random port - or is it 5900 + display?)

The first one.

> Granted, this is most pertinent during the establishment of the initial
> connection.

Also a consideration if setting up tunnels.

-- 
William Hooper
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