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by moodystrings 1 view

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Hello Tech Ps
I need just a quick answer to know if I can VNC to
Moms AOL base system ? I am over here in Europe
and the old lady needs help getting her system in
order back home.

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by sgt_shultz

do you mean VPN?
I would just get and install pcANYWHERE...
going to be a pain getting it setup and Mom to understand to disconnect it when session is done...but you need remote control software imho.
otherwise, we need to know your and Mom's os versions...

by moodystrings

Hi sgt.
I am running a dualboot Win98se/Linux Suse, and the little old lady is
running Win98se. I have been using realvnc on a couple of people I know
here locally and I have drove there boxz down after servicing them via
realvnc. However they are all running free style systems (No AOL, MSN,
etc that will block some operations because of there firewall reg). I am not
sure if pcAnyWhere would help solve those problems.

by hereinoz

VNC would be better than PC anywhere, I feel. I am not up with the latest PC anywhere but it used to be strictly a dial up, and didn't work over a VPN, whereas VNC will work fine across a VPN. The real question though remains unanswered - will AOLpermit the establishment of a VPN in the first place?

If they do, you should be fine with VNC, because the VPN ought to negate any firewall activity, as it is a permitted connection. If VPN is not permitted - how cheap are your international call rates for a direct dial-up?? Or should I not go there?

Just a thought - AOL Instant Messenger allows Net Meeting as an add in - you can do application sharing with Net Meeting. I have never tried it but it could be worth investigating

by Former member

VNC should work fine - if there is someone to install the listener on her box.

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