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  From: Wilkinson, Graeme <graeme.wilkinson@eds.com>
  To  : 'linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au' <linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au>
  Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 02:19:10 -0400

VNC

Daryl Pilkington wrote:
>Has anyone used VNC?

Yes, Nice little program

>What is it performance like? Especially low bandwidth, (modem), links.

Works well over wan links Aust > USA. Haven't tried it over modem.

>On what platforms have people used it?

We use it on some NT boxes, (work is NT play is linux)

>Is it secure?

Lets you choose which port to connect on. Security seems OK been using on a
secure network not will critical servers. There was info on security at the
website. Have a look.

>Does it encrypt its data packets?

I think it does but not 100% should check the website.

>Is anyone running a Java remote control application?
>How does it relate to Tivoli, NetFinity, RSM etc. (Who cares about PC
>Anywhere:- its Windoze only).
No idea on integration seems to be a stand alone.
Screen refresh is only the parts that have changed, nice dot instead of
mouse cursor, increased speed.
I'd give it 9/10.

Regards

Graeme Wilkinson
Indifference will certainly be the downfall of mankind, but who cares?

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