RE: Password on command line

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
My viewer (linux ;-) can: vncviewer --help TightVNC viewer version 1.1p9 (based on VNC 3.3.3r2) Usage: vncviewer [] []: vncviewer [] -listen [] vncviewer [] -tunnel : are standard Xt options, or: -shared (set by default) -noshared -viewonly -fullsc

RE: How to find server desktop size?

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: Shing-Fat Fred Ma [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Is there a way to determine what the -geometry specification > was when vncserver was started (possibly many moons > ago)? This information doesn't seem to be in the log file. > Yes, there is: Connect your br

RE: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: insitus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > If WinVNC does not do file transfer, I am wondering what is > good about WinVNC. One of the best things about vnc (all variants) is that it does what it is designed to do. Nothing more and nothing less. The only design

RE: VNCViewer -listen

2002-05-21 Thread LUPTAK,MIROSLAV (HP-Slovakia,ex1)
Hi, Fredrik, by running "vncviewer /listen" and checking netstat -an I found out that it listens on port 5500. I have no idea if this port can be changed other than changing the source code. Regards, Miro > -Original Message- > From: Fredrik Malmquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent:

RE: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: Alex K. Angelopoulos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > The one thing worth noting about this is that file transfer > capability _is_ a > usage feature which goes hand in glove with remote session > control; that's why > it is always eventually integrated into s

RE: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: Fredrik Malmquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Another option is to set up a company FTP server - then you > have a central > > log of all traffic back and forth. It does require setting > up an FTP > client > > you're comfortable with on the VNC client

RE: private networks

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: J.M. Cortes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > I'm beginning with VNC. Sorry if this is a trivial question. > I'm running VNC in LINUX (SUSE 7.3). In both SERVER (machine A) and > CLIENT (machine B). > I'm using it in a private network (protected with a firewall) for

RE: Mozilla crashes Xvnc

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: Bill Sheppard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > I'm running the stock V3.3.3r2 from > http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ > on Solaris V2.8 (a SunRay, if that matters). When I run at a depth > greater than 8 I find that Mozilla (has occurred for at least several

Re: VNCViewer -listen

2002-05-21 Thread Fredrik Malmquist
> Hi, Fredrik, > > by running "vncviewer /listen" and checking netstat -an I found out that it > listens on port 5500. I have no idea if this port can be changed other than > changing the source code. > > Regards, > > Miro Mmm yes, i portscanned myself and saw that it uses ports 5400 and 5500 --

Re: VNC security on Win

2002-05-21 Thread Joe Ammann
[ On Monday, May 20, 2002 at 11:09:22 (-0700), Matthew Scholtz wrote: ] > Subject: VNC security on Win > > Hello All, > > I'm sure this has been asked a million times before, but since > there don't seem to be any archives available for this list, I have > no choice but to ask it again. For

RE: VNC in a customer support roll

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: Mcfadden, Kenneth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > I'm new to list sevr and have looked through the FAQ's, I > didn't see the > topic I was wondering about. I would like to ask who if any > is using VNC in > a help desk environment, I want to further the support

RE: VNC server won't serve clients

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: Balteo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > I am trying to run VNC Server and it crashes immediately > after connecting: > 1. I run vnc viewer as follows "vncviewer ip_address:id"; > 2. I am asked for the password which I enter; > 3. I get a kde crash dialog box an

RE: VNC in a customer support roll

2002-05-21 Thread Richard Clegg
We use VNC in a helpdesk environment. We support hundreds of servers and thousands of workstations for our customers using VNC and the phone as the first stop. We can solve most things that way. If you've got any specific questions, bounce 'em off me and I'll see what I can tell you. Rich ---

RE: VNC security on Win

2002-05-21 Thread Shola . Ogunlokun
Matthew, Have a look at the following website: http://www.smtechnologies.com/downloads.htm They have a version of VNC that uses NT Authentication, you could use NT's security to lock account after X attempts. Thanks Shola Ogunlokun IT Email Team -Original Message- From: Matthew Scho

Re: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread insitus
CBee, I heard what you are saying here. What exactly is the use of WinVNC? I have been using pcAnywhere for file transfer. When DSL system was insalled, DSL software appears to block pcAnywhere. Then, somebody advised me to try WinVNC. I now learned that WinVNC is NOT designed for file tran

Re: VNCViewer -listen

2002-05-21 Thread Alex K. Angelopoulos
5400? I wonder what *that* gets used for... - Original Message - From: "Fredrik Malmquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, 2002-05-21 03:47 Subject: Re: VNCViewer -listen > > Hi, Fredrik, > > > > by running "vncviewer /listen" and checking netstat -an I found

Re: VNCViewer -listen

2002-05-21 Thread Fredrik Malmquist
> 5400? I wonder what *that* gets used for... Yeh.. but i tried several times and each time both port 5400 and 5500 were dependent on the listener. -- Fredrik Moderator of Spam_Free_Comix Owner of Spam_Free_Comix_Reposts Owner of Swe_Comix (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Swe_Comix), the best pl

Re: How to find server desktop size?

2002-05-21 Thread Alex K. Angelopoulos
from a Windows system, this can be automated pretty easily, too. Here's a WSH script that will return the info in an array if you ever need to peak at the resolutions used automatically. 'GetVNCDims.vbs Dims = VNCDeskDim("192.168.1.3:5800") Wscript.Echo Dims(0),Dims(1) Function VNCDeskDim(sHos

Re: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread Alex K. Angelopoulos
- Original Message - From: "Beerse, Corni" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, 2002-05-21 03:01 Subject: RE: File Transfer with WinVNC? (SNIP) > I hate those piggyback things. A tool has to do what it is good at and > nothing more. (SNIP) > > If you're thinking ab

Re: How to find server desktop size?

2002-05-21 Thread Alex K. Angelopoulos
- Original Message - From: "Alex K. Angelopoulos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, 2002-05-21 07:40 Subject: Re: How to find server desktop size? > from a Windows system, this can be automated pretty easily, too. > Here's a cleaner, lighter version: 'GetVNCDims

Need help or bug report

2002-05-21 Thread Christophe Ponsen
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I'm using VNC through SSH with no problem (adding Allowloopback key was the only thing to do) but, I read in the doc that we can allow connection only for loopback. That what I want to do, using ssh to connect to my VNC server and not let it

RE: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread "Beerse, Corné"
> -Original Message- > From: insitus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > CBee, > > I heard what you are saying here. > What exactly is the use of WinVNC? > > I have been using pcAnywhere for file transfer. When DSL system was > insalled, DSL software appears to block pcAnywhere. Then, > som

Re: VNCViewer -listen

2002-05-21 Thread John Roland Elliott
Back in August I asked a similar question: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/archives/2001-08/0691.html It resulted in a flurry of speculation and conjecture: http://www.uk.research.att.com/cgi-bin/htsearch?restrict=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uk .research.att.com%2Fvnc%2Farchives;exclude=;config=vnc;method

Refused connection from client

2002-05-21 Thread Terje Trane
Suddenly a working configuration stops working without anybody changing anything (as usual)... :-) We're running vnc on a RedHat 7.2 system so Windows users can connect. Now we are getting "Refused connections from client ...". This also comes if I try to run vncviewer locally on the RedHat m

Re: VNCViewer -listen

2002-05-21 Thread Insitus
Hi Alex, I have a question for you.There is a discussion under VNCviewer-listen thread. I could not figure out the "listen" mode. When I click on "WinVNC/option", I see following categories: Preferrred encoding Mouse Misc Display I do not

Compression algorithm

2002-05-21 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm searching detailed information about rfb compression algorithm. I'm writing my thesis on vnc (rbf,...) and "RFB protocol" document (pdf) is not enought. Someone could help me?? Thanks Lorenzo University of Parma Italy ---

RE VNC

2002-05-21 Thread tgraham
This is strictly my opinion but... The best thing about VNC is it is free and source code is available if you feel the need to alter it. It is also a fairly tight little program in regards to size and performance I think at last test it performed only second to Citrix. It's leading competito

Re: Compression algorithm

2002-05-21 Thread ShirleyC
Can I run WinVNC between a Win98se and a new WindowsXP ? - To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe vnc-list' in the message BODY See also: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/intouch.html

Re[2]: Compression algorithm ShirleyC

2002-05-21 Thread ChriR
yes that should work. I run both client and server on XP boxed and they work fine. So Win98 at one end should not make problems, since vnc runs under both os's. - To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe

ShirleyC

2002-05-21 Thread ShirleyC
At 05/21/2002 05:52 PM +0200, you wrote: >yes that should work. I run both client and server on XP boxed and >they work fine. So Win98 at one end should not make problems, since >vnc runs under both os's. >-~~~ Thank you very much. My sister, several states away, to whom I'm connected via VN

Re: ShirleyC

2002-05-21 Thread Roger Pray
We're running VNC on all of our XP PC's both Home and Pro. Probably just Gateway/MS trying to sell additional software or something like that. Roger ShirleyC wrote: > > At 05/21/2002 05:52 PM +0200, you wrote: > >yes that should work. I run both client and server on XP boxed and > >they work f

Re: Win98 + WinXP with VNC

2002-05-21 Thread Chris
right, i just tried connecting to a Win98 system from WinXP and vice versa. It worked fine. So i can say VNC definitely IS compatible with WinXP. Regards, Chris - To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe

RE: ShirleyC

2002-05-21 Thread Brian Schkerke
Gateway Tech Support Schmuck: "Hey, hey, John. You ever heard of a program called V-ensee?" Gateway Supervisor: "What? No, what the hell is it?" Gateway Tech Support Schmuck: "I don't know, some lady on the phone is asking if it works with XP." Gateway Supervisor: "CYA, CYA. Cover your ass.

Re: Win98 + WinXP with VNC

2002-05-21 Thread Insitus
I agree with you. I ahve the identical setup. WinVNC works fine with me. - Original Message - From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ShirleyC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 10:15 AM Subject: Re: Win98 + WinXP with VNC > right, i just tried connecting to a Win98 sy

RE: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread Brian Schkerke
There was a program designed by a German bank which offered file transfer via VNC. The link is dead now; anyone have a copy of know more about this? --Brian Schkerke - To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsub

VNC list - possible disruption

2002-05-21 Thread Andy Harter
Dear VNC list, As you may know, the AT&T Laboratory in Cambridge is closing very shortly. As we also mentioned a while back, the website, VNC pages and this mailing list are going to be preserved into the future. This requires some shuffling around of machines, domain names and mail servers, whi

File Transfer and VNC ?

2002-05-21 Thread Will Olson
Hello, I too, have an occassional need to send files from my remote to the server. I do this by simply setting up a share on the "serving computer". Then, I use Explorer on my remote (in this case an FeX21 Handheld CE device) to establish a link to the share. Once connected, then I can drag and

Re: VNC list - possible disruption

2002-05-21 Thread MichaelLashinsky
Thank you all for your efforts. Have a Good Day, Michael L. - To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe vnc-list' in the message BODY See also: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/intouch.html --

Connect to local host doesn't need ssh?

2002-05-21 Thread Shing-Fat Fred Ma
Hello, Would it be correct to assume that connections to localhost:x (on a solaris box) does not need ssh encryption? I'm assuming it doesn't travel over the LAN and can't be spied on. Fred --- Fred Ma Department of Electronics Carleton University, M

Three Cheers

2002-05-21 Thread Larry Honig
On the occasion of this list (and the lab) being made "redundant"... I propose Three Cheers on behalf of those true Heroes of the Internet who thought up, implemented, and open-sourced an excellent program (and this list, too). Thanks, guys. Feel free to sp*m (oops, I mean "inform") this list an

TightVNC 1.2.4 released

2002-05-21 Thread Constantin Kaplinsky
Hello, I'm glad to announce the release of TightVNC 1.2.4. This version does not include any major new features, its main focus is bug fixes. Source and binary archives are available at the usual place: http://www.tightvnc.com/download.html Here is a brief list of changes as compared to the

RE: TightVNC 1.2.4 released

2002-05-21 Thread Will Olson
Is there a TightVNC 1.2.4 WindowsCE version availiable? Thanks ! William Olson, Princpal Paragon Visual Solutions Inc. 810 East Indiana Spokane, WA 99207 (509) 482-3465 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.paravis.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Re: TightVNC 1.2.4 released

2002-05-21 Thread Constantin Kaplinsky
> "WO" == Will Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: WO> Is there a TightVNC 1.2.4 WindowsCE version availiable? Thanks ! No, I do not work on a version for WinCE, sorry... -- With Best Wishes, Constantin - To unsubscribe, mai

RE: Refused connection from client

2002-05-21 Thread Terje Trane
And also If I start vncviewer with a logfile and loglevel 12 I get: Started and Winsock (v 2) initialised bufsize expanded to 4352 Registered connection with app Connected to tux port 5902 reading 12 bytes Error reading protocol version: `$@ Deregistered connection from app Exiting VNC vie

Re: How to find server desktop size?

2002-05-21 Thread Shing-Fat Fred Ma
Thanks, everyone. Since I'm more familiar with solaris than Win, the xdpyinfo was helpful, though I'm sure all these replies will be helpful to many other VNC users. Fred --- Fred Ma Department of Electronics Carleton University, Mackenzie Building 1125 Co

Re: Windows 98

2002-05-21 Thread Michael Milette
Certainly. See the third issue in the "Legal Disclaimer FAQ". (Sorry, someday I will number the questions and answers in the next revision). Michael > > Legal Disclaimer FAQ: : : : : > > Q: Can I use it too? > > A: H... OK. Just don't complain t

X Re: How to find server desktop size?

2002-05-21 Thread Mark . Reeder
On 20/05/2002 06:03:25 "Allen S. Firstenberg" wrote: > If you are using a UNIX vncserver, the command "xdpyinfo" should give you what you >want. Caution: As always with X-windows check the environment variable DISPLAY is correct first! {and 2nd, ensure that xhost setting allows access} e.g.

"Backwards" VNC, take 2

2002-05-21 Thread John C Straffin
Hey all, I tried the suggestions that I received with the following results: - OpenSSH server running on "Support" machine - SSH Client run on "User" machine: ssh -N -l vncuser -L 5500:support-ip:5500 support-ip - Connection established - Reg Keys on "Support" and "User" set: HKLM\Soft

Security Risk?

2002-05-21 Thread Paul Simon
Am I correct in these three assumptions? 1, this link is talking about the unix version 3.3.3r1 2, this crack is isolated to that specific version 3, vnc in it's current rev, has no known security issues? http://www.securiteam.com/tools/Brute_forcing_VNC_passwords.html Thanks --

RE: "Backwards" VNC, take 2

2002-05-21 Thread Christophe Ponsen
here's my config, it's working well on WInxp and win 2000 pro in both directions. server: HKLM\Software\ORL\WinVNC3\"AllowLoopback"=dword:0001 Openssh VNC running as a service on port 5969 client: sshclient with tunneling from port 5002 (client) to 5969 (serv

TR: "Backwards" VNC, take 2

2002-05-21 Thread Christophe Ponsen
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 here's my config, it's working well on WInxp and win 2000 pro in both directions. server: HKLM\Software\ORL\WinVNC3\"AllowLoopback"=dword:0001 Openssh VNC running as a service on port 5969 client: sshclient with

Mac OS X VNC

2002-05-21 Thread Matthew . van . Eerde
Is there any version of VNC (server/viewer) that runs on Mac OS X? - To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe vnc-list' in the message BODY See also: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/intouch.html --

RE: "Backwards" VNC, take 2

2002-05-21 Thread LUPTAK,MIROSLAV (HP-Slovakia,ex1)
John, Try "ssh -N -l vncuser -L 5500:127.0.0.1:5500 support-ip". Regards, Miro > -Original Message- > From: John C Straffin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 22:34 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: "Backwards" VNC, take 2 > > > Hey all, > > I tried the sug

RE: Security Risk?

2002-05-21 Thread Glenn Mabbutt
No, these risks and others still exist. If security is a necessity (ie, outside of a local network, or even inside one if nosy people exist), one normally tunnels the VNC session inside of SSH or Zebedee or other encrypted tunnel. There are a couple of patches to do NT domain authentication, and

TightVNC 1.2.4 Patched for Vdacc driver

2002-05-21 Thread De Vos Rudi
For all who asked for it. A replacement for the winvnc.exe from the latest tight. Dlls and viewer are not changed. ./V1.2/tight-vdaccV1.2.exe http://serivices.simac.be/vnc/winvncdrv Vdacc driver and Tight-1.2.4. Code was auto patched, but seems to run fine. 2 buttons added. (server prop) +Ena

Re: File Transfer with WinVNC?

2002-05-21 Thread rachel
Here's an easy way to use a 3rd computer/ftp-server to transer files from your local computer to the remote computer with a click, and both computers can be NATed as they will only act as clients. 1) Get an FTP account and add the directory: "transfer" to your ftp home 2) Create these director

Re: [despammed] Mac OS X VNC

2002-05-21 Thread Wes Groleau
> Is there any version of VNC (server/viewer) that runs on Mac OS X? Yes, but I am being harassed and can't post details at the moment, so if you don't get an answer by tomorrow, e-mail me to remind me to send you details. VNC Thing and VNC Dimension are two viewers I've tried, both free. A f