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.
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