Multiple concurrent viewers

S. I. Becker stewart "at" sibecker.co.uk
Thu Apr 20 09:15:02 2006


Edward Jubenville wrote:
> Does RealVNC support multiple concurrent viewers?  I would like to
> consider it as a means to let multiple users view a common screen
> for presentations, demos, etc.
> 

Edward

Yes.  It's known as a shared connection.  You can set it up on the 
"Sharing" page of the VNC server's options dialogue box.  You probably 
want the the "Always treat new connections as shared" option, with the 
"Non-shared connections replace existing ones" turned off.

Be aware that because the server is doing more work and using more 
bandwidth when sharing the connection, the result may be a bit slower / 
more jerky than a single connection, but it should be adequate for 
presentations.  A faster server (processor) and/or internet connection 
may help alleviate this somewhat, as may having the server ignore inputs 
  & clipboard updates (turn everything off in the "Inputs page).

Stewart