On 9/15/07, Clint Sharp <piclist@mit.edu> wrote:
> In message <001801c7f628$4e6fe830$2002a8c0@danagger4dg28c>, Rob Robson
> <rob@silk.net> writes
> >I'm looking for recommendations for a simple-but-robust application to
> >allow one XP Pro machine to control another one on the same network.
> >The catch is that the machine being controlled is inaccessible, which
> >rules out the manual Request/Accept dialogue that Windows' Remote
> >Assistance appears to require.  Cost is an issue, and I'd prefer a
> >one-time purchase over an ongoing licensing fee.  What have you used?
> >Any to be avoided?
> >
> >TIA,
> >RR
> Dameware MRC. Can be installed remotely, can be configured to use
> windows authentication, require user intervention or not, file transfers
> etc. Currently costs $89 and is a one time purchase for single company
> use, IIRC you can use it across multiple sites on the same license but
> read the Ts and Cs. Highly reliable for me and very useable.
> --
> Clint Sharp



What about something like VNC?
There are many packages available; I personally like UltraVNC.
It takes no longer than a minute to install, and it runs as a server
service in the remote machine. It supports file transfers also, and
it's free, too.
Clint mentioned Dameware, which a fellow I work with uses, and he says
it's incredible software.

-Scott
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