The initial planned FAQ sections are now complete (as of 02/19/05). This FAQ will be updated as the need arises or as questions or changes are requested. Thanks for taking a look at the FAQ.
1. General Information
FAQ Updates What is this FAQ? Can anyone contribute? System Requirements? What are the benefits? Where did VNC come from?
2. Software Options What are the basic software combinations? Behind firewall with no port forwarding Other Software: Radmin Other Software: AdminMagic2
3. Software Setup
Setup OpenSSH Setup Cygwin Setup VNC Server Setup Windows Remote Desktop Setup SSL-Explorer
4. Firewall Setup
Setup Router Setup Windows XP Firewall Can I change the default port 3389 used for Windows XP Remote Desktop?
5. Testing
Connecting using putty with VNC Connecting using putty with Windows Remote Desktop Connecting using Windows Remote Desktop Directly Connecting using VNC directly
This FAQ gives general information related to setting up the software and firewall to allow a user to connect to the desktop of a remote computer. Usual setup is connecting to your home computer from work.
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I would also like to take this time to mention other sites that I used to combine all of this information together and sites that offer additional information on this subject:
There is always the question of: Can this program run on my system?
Answer: YES!
All of these programs use very very little amounts of processor power and memory. As long as you have a broadband connection you should have no problem running the apps mentioned in this FAQ.
The benefits of using a SSH server with your choice of remote deskop viewers enables all of your communications, including passwords, to be encrypted. Which means you can view a secure online account at home from work through the viewer without people sniffing your packets to get your password or other information.
If you want detailed informaion as to the orgins of VNC, check out this article written by Tim Waugh titled Where it came from, where it's going »cyberelk.net/tim/articles/VNC/
FAQ Updates
What is this FAQ?
Setup SSL-Explorer
