Remote Assistance Programs

Ordinary12 · 07-01-2008, 10:16 AM

I'm trying to find remote assistance programs in Ubuntu that will allow me to access a Windows XP computer with out kicking off the current user. Is there a program like this for Ubuntu? I'd also like to know if there is a program that can work with PC Anywhere.

brianmcgee · 07-01-2008, 11:07 AM

For example: vncserver and vncclient.

Jessica_Lily · 07-02-2008, 07:55 AM

yes install vnc (server) on the xp desktop and then you will be able to to connect using the GUI vnc viewer in the intenrent menu of hardy or if you run gutsy or something lower try this command:

vncviewer <network ip address>

hope it helps, hardy dose not have the commandline tool installed so you will have to ether install it or use the GUI tool under internet

hob · 07-02-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megworld

hope it helps, hardy dose not have the commandline tool installed so you will have to ether install it or use the GUI tool under internet

FWIW, it looks like Vinagre (the new utility) can be launched from the command-line in the same way as the old vncviewer.

Code:

me@mylaptop:~$ vinagre --help-all
Usage:
  vinagre [OPTION...] [server:port] - VNC Client for GNOME

Jessica_Lily · 07-03-2008, 01:46 AM

ah right, i didnt realize sorry