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Are there other softwares like VNC in Linux like Windows Remote Desktop Connection Tool?

Are there other softwares like VNC thats is a remote desktop viewer like VNC but connects to the original screen rather than a virtual one. I m using ubuntu and i would really like to have a tool in ...
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Secure access to ESXi guests from outside home network. [closed]

I have an HP Proliant DL380 G4 running ESXi 4.1. So far, I have Server 2008 and Linux Mint guests running on the host. What I want to do is access either of these VM's from outside of my home (i.e. ...
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Is it possible to make a Remote Desktop connection private from people physically watching the screen?

When I use VNC or RDP to remotely control my office computer, as far as I'm aware, someone standing in front of my computer could be seeing everything I'm doing. Furthermore, if I lose my connection ...
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VNC-like remote control over home network

I'm aware of how to use VNC to share screens or grant remote control of your machine over the internet by using VNC or one of the web-based "go to my pc" type services. If two computers are connected ...
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A VNC solution that supports multiple screens

I am using Windows with two screens, and I have to connect to another linux box to work. I am looking for a solution in which I can: display my Linux desktop in both of my screens. I can drag ...
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Using VNC to Control PC behind NAT

I need to use VNC to control a computer behind a NAT. I have no access to the remote router, but I can have the person sitting in front of the computer follow very simple instructions. I'm also ...
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I can ping, but cannot traceroute or connect to VNC

I am trying to connect to a remote computer using VNC. As I try to connect using VNC, my connection always times out. (I use the Remmina REmote Desktop in Ubuntu, and the server desktop is a mac ...
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Remote view to To Hyper-V Guest Virtual Machines

My software can discover all the hyperv vms (a software agent is installed in the hyperv host which returns the information). From my software I can do any operation on the vm. Now I want to take a ...
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Free RDP client for iPhone [closed]

I tried to install several RDP clients from appstore but so far they are either demo of paid version or something not working. Can you recommend a free and good one please?
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Should I use VNC or X protocol to control a Linux application from Windows?

I need to use an RubyMine IDE running on a Linux machine from a Windows desktop. I want to make that remote Linux application window to behave as close as possible to a normal local Windows ...
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How do I make VNC faster/usable with Windows 7?

We always have been using RealVNC at work, sometines UltraVNC and both used to work nicely. With the shift of our (and our customers) PCs to Windows 7, the VNC tools are horrible. Not only are the ...
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VNC Server with invitation mode

I often use RealVNC to access my home computer while I'm away. But sometimes I'm working on my home computer and I want to give a remote colleague temporary access to manipulate my computer. So I ...
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How to set up reliable, cheap, always-on remotely administered pc

I want to communicate back & forth with my dad in another state. He's practically deaf, blind in 1 eye, cannot type, and has no patience for keyboards of any size. He cannot use a mouse. His IQ is ...
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OS X: What remote support solution can be installed with the fewest clicks after a grandma is given a link?

Preferably free please. Edit 1: Please bare in mind how much effort, e.g: clicks and key presses is it from download to screen sharing! Compiling a custom reverse VNC connecting app to a pkg file ...
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VM Host Windows VNC Client isn't finding VM Guest Linux VNC Server … why?

I have a Debian 6 guest (VirtualBox) sitting on a Windows XP host. In Debian I've configured tightvncserver. In Windows XP I've installed TightVNC client. On Debian I do the following: $ sudo ...
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Fast Desktop Sharing Over LAN?

I have a Macbook and a Windows Vista box hooked up to the same switch, I'd like to be able to remote into the Macbook from the Vista box, and get decent graphics. Currently I'm using Vine Server for ...
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VNC software, which only gives access to certain applications?

I would like to give a user in a competing company access to one of our computers via VNC or similar so that he can utilize one specific application. The VNC should function in such a way that if he ...
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Executing a program on a remote computer over the net

I'm looking for a small, free Windows app that will allow me to execute a command line on a remote PC over the net - to start a program or reboot. The reason is this; I normally leave TeamViewer ...
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Embedded VNC session

What I need is to allow a remote user access to a host machine (Ubuntu) via VNC. The catch is that the user should only be allowed to use a specific software and nothing else. My solution for now is ...
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Connecting to a remote Linux machine

I am trying to connect to a Ubuntu-10.04 Linux desktop at work place from my home computer(Vista) after connecting to office VPN. I have installed vnc4server package on that linux machine. Then I ...
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TightVNC grey screen?

I'm trying to help my mom remotely with some PC problems. She's not too computer savvy, so to keep the firewall stuff on my side of things, I tried to use a reverse VNC connection: On my machine, I ...
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Share USB port over internet?

I'm using TeamViewer to access my iMac (Snow Leopard) from my laptop (Windows 7) remotely. Is it possible to make Mac recognize my iPad as plugged in to a USB port on my laptop? Are there any free ...
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Remote access from Mac to PC? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Fast VNC from Windows to Mac? Hi, What is the best way to connect Mac from PC? I tried with VNCVIWER but it was very slow. Can you please tell me another best way to ...
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stop VNC from “Rect too big”

I use VNC to connect to a remote machine, but quite frequently the client crashes with the error "Rect too big". it's really annoying :/ why does it happen? is there a fix/workaround? I'm using ...
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Best way to screen share between a PC Desktop & Mac Laptop [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How can I remotely login to my Windows PC using my Mac? I have a 15" Macbook Pro & a dual-screen Vista desktop. There are a few programs I occasionally use that are ...
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How can I give someone view-only access to my Mac?

I need to share my screen with someone, but I don't want him having access to my computer. I know there is a screen sharing option in system preferences(10.6), but if I disable control, TightVNC ...
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How to connect to a remote desktop using Tight VNC server

Can some one suggest me the best network application debugging tools. As I am trying to connect to remote VNC server uisng windows 7. I have diabled windows firewall and antivirus but sitll not able ...