On Monday, June 3, 2002, at 05:04 , Erik wrote: >> You could also give VNC (Virtual Network Computing) >> a try. Basically it's a multi-platform graphical >> host side terminal server and client side viewer. >> >> You can install the server then use any of the >> available viewer clients (which are standalone and >> require no installation) to operate the computer >> running the server remotely. >> >> What VNC does not do is file transfer. For that you >> can remotely operate e-mail, FTP, web browsers etc. >> I'm pretty certain it does support copying and pasting >> text between most servers and viewers. (Haven't >> used it in a while.) >> >> But best of all is that VNC is FREE! :) > > I use VNC on my (yeucch) PCs and on my Macs *and* on my Linux boxen. I > like > it a lot!
Hi Erik. VNC on PCs and Linux (& other Unix) boxes is great, but for Macs, I find it lacking. The big problem is its lack of Command-key support. Technically the protocol DOES support those keys, but I have never found a server/client config that would do it. Have you? Eagle -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
