[X4U] Remote control options

[KJS]

> VNC. There are servers and clients for just about every operating
> system known to man.
> 
> The only drawback is that it is not encrypted like Timbuktu
> is . . .there is one version that includes SSL encryption but it's
> not free. It's from RealVNC . . .they have both free unencrypted and
> pay encrypted versions.
 
<SNIP>
 
> I ended up making a .term document that issues the right command to
> establish the tunnel . . .a simple double click and it is
> setup . . .then VNC to local port and it works.


Neil,

Thanks for taking the time to provide this excellent info! I will
experiment, and see if I can get this set up.

Again, thanks!
Jerry

 
> On Jan 15, 2007, at 13:25, KJS wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Hi, all.
>> 
>> I have a need to access and control an iMac at home (to
>> occasionally restart
>> an errant application). I'm evaluating Timbuktu Pro, and it does
>> what I
>> want, albeit slowly. It's a bit pricey for my simple need, though.
>> Are there
>> other options - shareware, open source, etc.?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Jerry