[lug] Remote admin linux to windows

[Steve Sullivan]

Many thanks for all the remote windows admin ideas.
Summarizing, it sounds like there are 3 main approaches:

rdesktop: distributed with linux, a client for the
  MS Remote Desktop Protocol

logmein.com: limited free version, pro is $70/yr

VNC:
  tightvnc.com: open source, supported by donations
  realvnc.com: free(limited function), personal($30), enterprise($50)
  ultravnc.com: open source, supported by donations

Do any of these methods allow me to see the remote (server)
screen when my mother is logged in?  She often asks questions like
  There are so many messages on the screen - which ones are important?
  Now what do I click?
And without seeing her screen, it's tough to answer!

Thanks,

Steve

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 09:02:18AM -0700, Steve Sullivan wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> My mother is running windows XP and I'm a linux guy.
> Is there a remote admin tool you'd recommend so I can
> see her screen and administer her computer remotely?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Steve
> 
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