[Gloucs] Remote control

[Glyn Davies]

Paul wrote:
> I'd like to be able to remote control my father-in-law's windows PC from my 
> Linux system, what would you recommend?
>
> regards
>
> Paul
>   
Paul,

Just thought I'd mention something that I believe works well with 
Windows machines at each end. Have a look at https://secure.logmein.com. 
Not sure if they have Linux versions.

The idea is quite simple. When you want to gain remote access you have 
to know the other end's IP (typically dynamic) and the other end has to 
allow your remote access request through its firewall/NAT. logmein gets 
around this by using a server on the Internet for you to meet up at e.g. 
Your Father runs logmein (which talks to the server), you run logmein 
which also talks to the same server and the remote desktop session is 
initiated. Not sure if all traffic goes via the server or just the 
session setup.

Pros: No firewall stuff to setup. No dynamic IP to find. Simple for your 
father to run. Never have an open port on your firewall for someone to 
hack at. Encrypted (so they say).

Cons: All goes via Logmein's server which is closed source so no idea 
how really secure it is.

They do have some part that runs with linux 
https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/list.asp

They even have an image to show just how much fun solving your problem 
can be with their software 
https://secure.logmein.com/solutions/homeuser/friend/.



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Best Regards
Glyn Davies