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  1. 10-30-2007, 10:35 AM #1
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    Does OSX have an equivalent to remote desktop built in to OSX and does anyone have a link to a tutorial?

    Mate has bought a new imac (3 weeks ago) and ive forever having to drive to his house to help him to things, remote access would be a godsend
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  2. 10-30-2007, 10:39 AM #2
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    Sure does, what OS version are you both running?



    Apple Remote Desktop

    Remote Desktop Tutorials




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  3. 10-30-2007, 10:40 AM #3
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    Yes it does, and for free. Do a search in these forums to find out how.
    A few of us answer these questions almost once every week. I am currently working on FAQs for the site.
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  4. 10-30-2007, 11:03 AM #4
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    Both on Tiger with an upgrade to Leopard imminent as soon as the post man delivers it!

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  5. 10-30-2007, 02:22 PM #5
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    Right guys/gals, I have all set up in system prefs but where the heck do i find the remote desktop program.

    Looked in applications folder and in the utilities folder but didnt find it.

    Tried spotlight and didnt find it either - do i need to download it, i was under the impression it came free with OSX
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  6. 10-30-2007, 02:40 PM #6
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    I'm thinking different... iMac, Macbook, iPod Touch, 10.5 - Leopard
    No, it's like $500 I think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JeffreyLloyd View Post
    No, it's like $500 I think.
    frig that - even Winblows has it for free!!
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  8. 10-30-2007, 02:48 PM #8
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    Aye but you have to pay for ichat
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    I answer the same questions twice a week. Do a search! Check the FAQs!

    Oh **** it... ITS FREE! JUST USE VNC CLIENT ON ANY PLATFORM!
    haha!

    I suggest TightVNC if you're going to use a PC as the pilot.

    BTW Windows does not offer anything close to ARD for free. RDC is free, but it is nowhere near as robust as ARD.
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  12. 10-30-2007, 04:06 PM #12
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    Try Remote Desktop Connection client instead, which is free (ARD client is free, but you have to pay for ARD main program). VNC is probably just as good.

    http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...ionclient.html
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    If your looking for a client to control another mac or pc, use Chicken of the VNC on the mac.

    If you are looking to set up your mac to be controlled by a pc then setup remote desktop server from your systemprefs->sharing tab->Apple Remote Desktop.

    I think there has been quite some confusion on the lines of server vs. client.

    A VNC SERVER: serves a connection that can be connected to.
    A VNC CLIENT: connects to the server and controls it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by milessthomas View Post
    If your looking for a client to control another mac or pc, use Chicken of the VNC on the mac.
    Will give that a go if Leopard ever installs properly
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    Meant to say both MAC's are behind wireless routers, will we need to open up any ports?
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