Michael G Fletcher wrote: > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Gordon <gbpli...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Gordon wrote: >>> Can someone point me to a tutorial on how to remotely control a machine >>> not in the same location and not on the same network? >>> >>> Ta! >>> >>> >> I forgot to mention - the person using this remote computer just about >> has the ability to send and receive email, type simple letters and >> browse the internet and that's about it! >> >> > Gitso is your best solution i think, all they need to do on their side > is download and install it. Once it's on, they need your IP address > to "request support" from you. > > On your side, you will need to make sure that you have port 5500 open > if you are using a router or firewall. install gitso and offer > support. > > I've used it quite a bit and it's very useful.
Thanks. That raises a couple of other questions. Firstly, the machine I will be doing the support from is currently behind a DHCP router and secondly, the router is supplied by the company that my wife works for and I can't play with it! :-( Will the Remote Desktop function in 9.10 connect with machines outside the local network and if so how? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
