[ubuntu-uk] Tutorial on PC to PC support?

[Rob Beard]

Gordon wrote:
> Gordon wrote:
>   
>> Can someone point me to a tutorial on how to remotely control a machine 
>> not in the same location and not on the same network?
>>
>> Ta!
>>
>>
>>     
>
> I forgot to mention - the person using this remote computer just about
> has the ability to send and receive email, type simple letters and
> browse the internet and that's about it!
>   
If they're running Windows, I'd suggest LogMeIn, doesn't require any 
ports to be open (ideal if you're connecting in from various PCs and 
connections) and it has a flash based web interface so you can run it on 
a PC, Mac or Linux box (they also have an iPhone client available for 
those who have iPhones).  It's also free, well for basic use, they do 
also have a version which you can subscribe to for extra bells and 
whistles, but I get along fine with the Free version.

Rob