VNC

[Simon Biber]

I assume you want to connect to your friend's computer with VNC. If you both
have modems, you can dial into each other directly, this avoids the internet
and its associated latency, insecurity and extra charges. On Windows 98+ you
can set up the Dial-Up Server to establish an IP network over the modem
connection. Whether or not you get a second phone line is up to you... if
not, you won't be able to use your phone while you're connected :-).

VNC doesn't do File and Print sharing itself, but if you have a connection
over which VNC works then File/Print Sharing should work too. Beware that
having this enabled over an internet connection is a security risk.

You can use any TCP/IP connection with VNC, that includes modems, network
cards and many others.

There are server and viewer programs for most platforms, including Windows,
Unix and MacOS. You can also use the Java client on any platform. The Unix
versions set up a separate X server which is independent of the interface on
the host. The other servers take over the existing Windows or MacOS GUI.

Simon.

Cindy wrote (using Kevin Doan's account):
> To whom it may concern:
>
> Do I need a second phone line to use vnc, can I have file and printer
> sharing with vnc, and can I use a modem or do I need to use a network card
> to use vnc?
>
> Also what kind of operating system do I use to connect to my friend's
> computer. Does one computer have to be the server in order to use vnc?
>
> Thank you for reading and responding,
>
>
> Cindy
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