#279915 - 07/07/0605:02 PMGave my PowerBook to my Aunt and she loves it, but
DavidDraiman
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Registered: 02/07/03
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Loc: Dedham, MA, USA
Is there a way I can take control of it from my computer over the internet, and have her watch as the mouse "magically moves itself" around and does what i'm trying to tell her?<br><br>is there a cheap [read: free] alternative to Apple Remote Desktop? can i use her ip address and username/password?<br><br>
#279919 - 07/07/0606:02 PMRe: Gave my PowerBook to my Aunt and she loves it, but
[Re: DavidDraiman]
Morom
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Registered: 06/07/03
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Loc: Chicago, IL
There is also a VNC server for the Mac.<br><br>http://www.redstonesoftware.com/vnc.html<br><br>And a VNC client:<br><br>http://sourceforge.net/projects/cotvnc/<br><br>Both for free...<br><br>----<br>Stupidity is like nuclear power. It can be used for good or evil.... and you don't want to get any on you.
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---- Stupidity is like nuclear power. It can be used for good or evil.... and you don't want to get any on you.
You'll need two licenses - $179. If you configure TB2 correctly at both ends, you'll be amazed at the performance and ease of operation it provides. I've been happily using it for over 7 years. It even provides audio chat while in use.<br><br>- alec
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