Free
programs based on AT&T Cambridge UK??™s Virtual Network Computing, or VNC, not
only offer user-level security equal to or better than Windows security, but also allow
both users to interact with the desktop. There are cross-platform versions that let you
operate Apple Macintosh, Linux, and Windows systems from any other platform.
The following are some programs to try:
VNC Free Edition www.realvnc.com
TightVNC www.tightvnc.com
UltraVNC www.uvnc.com
DameWare Mini Remote Control www.dameware.com (30-day trial)
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Figure 14-8
Viewing a remote
desktop through a
window on your
local PC
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Project 15
Stream Your
Own Content
What You??™ll Need
Your computer
Your local network and Internet connection
Windows Media Encoder software??”free
Audio patch cable with 3.5mm stereo plugs (male connectors) at
both ends
Cost: Cable $5
At some point you may envision having a total e-house (or is that i-house?)??”
complete interconnection between computers, media devices, telecommunications
equipment (phone, fax), and home automation??”and providing control
of one or more resources from anywhere over the Internet.
Through the projects in this book, we actually get pretty close to a fully-connected
and integrated e-house??”from single-computer broadband Internet access to webcam
and internal host access. All of these projects are basic building blocks that enable you
to do more and more with your home network as you learn more and broaden your
interests and skills.
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