new RFB viewer for unix

[Charles Hines]

>>>>> "Adam" == Adam Tauno Williams <adam "at" morrison-ind.com> writes:

>> ZLib compression isn't part of the official VNC RFB protocol yet, which is
>> likely why his viewer doesn't support it, but it is easily added by using
>> either SSH (directions on the VNC website, look in the FAQ) or by using
>> Zebedee:

Adam> I understand that.  But using Zebedee or something like it adds
Adam> complexity (yet another layer) and more software that most be on the
Adam> "remote" machine over which we/I may not have direct control.
Adam> Installing VNC is quite simple.  The user can understand what it is for,
Adam> what Zebedee does is more "confusing".  This is not to 'dis Zebedee, it
Adam> works great, and I have used it.

Sure, I see where you're coming from there.  The "best" answer is nearly
always situation dependent, but I just like to occasionally remind people that
there are ways to skin the compression/encryption cat beyond compiling extra
stuff into VNC and the viewers (since it seems to be often overlooked).

>> Requires no code changes to VNC, no downloading of unofficial patches or
>> execs, and it's very simple to set up (much simpler than SSH).  It even
>> provides encryption too.  And it's open source.

Adam> We have tested zlib enabled VNC to un-enabled VNC servers/clients and it
Adam> provides no interoperability issues.  My suggestion is that it would be
Adam> nice to have it in this stellar RFB client.

Meaning that you're already using one of the zlib modified VNC servers,
gotcha.  Suppose I should have guessed that originally.  I obviously haven't
had enough caffeine today... :)

Chuck

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Charles K. Hines   <ckh "at" requesttech.com>   <hines "at" gderome.com>
Principal Scientist at ReQuest Technologies Inc   (http://www.ReQuestTech.com/)
Martial Arts Instructor [Modern Arnis and Balintawak Escrima]

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