Re: Virtual Access to a Computer

["Ben Geach" <BenUKHA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

http://www.realvnc.com/download.html
- I use for remote control of PCs
within my network (there is an option which allows no
"acceptance" on
the other pc). Just install server on one machine and viewer on other
- then connect using IP address or machine name.

Also, www.logmein.com (free version) I use for controlling my machines
from web - but it's web browser based so too bulky for internal
network use.

Hope that helps,
Ben

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mark Golledge" <markgolledge@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I wonder if you can help. Wife is on her way to getting a laptop -
> sounds great, particularly when it frees up a laptop for my use.
>
> At the moment our desktop PC (rather large and old) is on 24/7 in the
> study. Sounds fine except its next to the bedroom and the whirring is
> starting to become annoying.
>
> Since it only stores DVD's / Music etc the idea is to get rid of the
> monitor and put the tower in the cupboard under the stairs. That way
> rather than run wirelessly I can attach it via cable to the router in
> the hall. The hope is that it will improve streaming capabilities to
> XBMC.
>
> Unfortunately that means drilling a hole in the bottom stair to run
> the cable through.
>
> I'm still going to want remote access to the desktop PC via the
> laptop. Any free programmes that will allow you to do that without
> having to 'accept' remote access from the desktop computer? All
> computers running Windows XP.
>
> In addition, just a small point - I presume it won't matter having the
> desktop PC relatively near the mains gas point which is also under the
> stairs.
>
> Advice much appreciated!
>