Jonathan et al, Thanks for providing this information, and apologies for having suggested it was a problem with OSXvnc!
It seems that Apple's Remote Desktop has some sort of bug that causes it to report a non-existent RFB protocol version. :( Cheers, Wez @ RealVNC Ltd. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jonathan Gillaspie > Sent: 12 December 2005 14:36 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: 'No matching security types' error when > connecting VNC, Viewer 4.1.1 to OSXvnc > > Zipdog: > > What is actually happening is that you are NOT connecting to > OSXvnc but > are connected to the built in Apple Remote Desktop server which also > runs on port 5900. OSXvnc does not have any proprietary > authentication > or encryption mechanisms. > > The easiest resolution is to turn off ARD which can be done > under System > Preferences -> Sharing -> Services. > > Feel free to copy that message to any places on the web you > previously > looked for an answer but didn't get one. OSXvnc isn't a Real VNC > supported product so it's best to use the contact methods > recommended in > the FAQ. > > -- > Jonathan Gillaspie > http://www.redstonesoftware.com > Redstone Software Inc. -- Makers of Platform Independent > Automation Software > > > I am running RealVNC 4.1.1 on an XP Pro SP 2 laptop and > OSXvnc 1.61 on a > > Powerbook G4 running OS X 10.4.3. > > > > > > I am attempting to operate the Powerbook remotely on my LAN > using the VNC > > Viewer on the PC. When I attempt the VNC connection I receive the > > error "No > > matching security types. Do you wish to attempt to > reconnect to [Mac > > server > > name]?" This error message redisplays instantly if I choose "Ok". > > > > > > > > I have seen threads similar to this one posted around the > interwebs, but > > none offer any resolutions to this issue. I have taken the following > > troubleshooting steps based on the information I got > reading other posts: > _______________________________________________ > VNC-List mailing list > [email protected] > To remove yourself from the list visit: > http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [email protected] To remove yourself from the list visit: http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
