Powerworks Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 ok.. I have more computers than I do monitors, keyboard, etc.. and I was wandering, is there a way for me to set up a computer on my network then.. install a complete remote desktop app, that might let me emulate that I was right in front of that screen, see processes, run programs, etc. Also I was planning an FTP server to transfer files, but I am still going to need visual and keyboard/mouse control.. I would hate to have to hook up a keyboard, mouse and monitor everytime I wanted to work on the server.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 ok.. I have more computers than I do monitors, keyboard, etc.. and I was wandering, is there a way for me to set up a computer on my network then.. install a complete remote desktop app, that might let me emulate that I was right in front of that screen, see processes, run programs, etc.Also I was planning an FTP server to transfer files, but I am still going to need visual and keyboard/mouse control.. I would hate to have to hook up a keyboard, mouse and monitor everytime I wanted to work on the server.. Terminal Services or Remote Desktop, Take your pick. VNC, RADMIN etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Player Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Thats what I'm doing right now...My computer (the good one) is the one that has the monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and all that hooked up to...but its networked to my grandfather's computer (just the computer itself, no periphrials, not even a monitor right now) which is the computer i acess the internet through... So i remote desktop to my grandfather's (he never uses it anyways) and do MSN and neowin on this one and play games on mine at the same time :D all with one keyboard, mouse, monitor, sound system, and all that WinXP has it built in (Remote Desktop connection, under accessories > communication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerworks Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 Ok.. never used remote desktop.. didn't know how good it was.. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydroPonic Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hey man.. Symantec PCanywhere 11 Great product.. I use it to manage multiple computers across the country and world and local network. Alot of tech dept here use this to manage their networks from a remote location. Remote desktop included in XP/2000 is nice but PCanywhere puts the icing on the cake. and NO I do NOT work for Symantec.. I just believe in this software :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hey man..Symantec PCanywhere 11 Great product.. I use it to manage multiple computers across the country and world and local network. Alot of tech dept here use this to manage their networks from a remote location. Remote desktop included in XP/2000 is nice but PCanywhere puts the icing on the cake. and NO I do NOT work for Symantec.. I just believe in this software :) if you wanna spend 150.00 for remote software. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semifamous Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Look up UltraVNC.... http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/ .... Might be what you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerworks Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hmm. after I get my new computer up and operational tomorrow (or wedesday) i'm going to test out remote desktop, if it doesn't suit my needs, i will test out some of these other products (except the symantec one since I'm not paying $150 :p ).. Thanks for the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingsforjason Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hey man..Symantec PCanywhere 11 Great product.. I use it to manage multiple computers across the country and world and local network. Alot of tech dept here use this to manage their networks from a remote location. Remote desktop included in XP/2000 is nice but PCanywhere puts the icing on the cake. and NO I do NOT work for Symantec.. I just believe in this software :) so what sets PCanywhere apart from remote desktop? or vnc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishX Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Sounds to me like you just need a KVM if the computers are close enough to each other. Its a little piece of hardware that allows you to use one keyboard, one mouse and one monitor with 2 or 4 computers. Here's the description of one (of many) I've found: Features: Use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to control between two and four PCs. Microsoft Intellimouse, Logitech FirstMouse+, MouseMan+, and other special mice are supported. PS/2 Mouse emulation for error-free boot-up. Connected PC?s can be added or removed from the setup without powering off the KVM switch. Plug-n-Play monitor support. MiniView? switches support video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440. No software required. Built in AutoScan mode. Keyboard lock states are stored for each PC. LEDs allow for easy status monitoring. IOGEAR?s MiniView? products use standard connectors to connect PCs. 3 Year Limited Warranty. http://www.kvms.com/nav/item.asp?item=4549 Check out http://www.kvms.com for more KVMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbalsh Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 we used to have a KVM switch at a place i used to work at, they were great and very easy to setup and use. The only problem was that they don't work very well with moving items e.g. DVD's/Games etc.... :( but I guess neither VNC or RDP would either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HydroPonic Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 There are "other" ways of getting PCanywhere ;) but I am glad your an honest consumer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerworks Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 There are "other" ways of getting PCanywhere ;) but I am glad your an honest consumer. lol, true, but i've had my fair share of obtaining software "other ways"... I would do it if I thought it was the only way, but since there are free alternatives, I would prefer to stay legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bid1 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Is it possible to use either Remote desktop or Terminal services to , remotely, control Windows 2000 clients ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Is it possible to use either Remote desktop or Terminal services to , remotely, control Windows 2000 clients ???? Windows 2000 is done via Terminal Services. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeK Veteran Posted July 22, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 22, 2003 i use www.realvnc.com to control my server is there any way to get windows 2000 to start with out using a keyboard or mouse?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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