Michael R. Jinks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote:
> Don't hold your breath. I haven't looked in a year or two, but IIRC
> your best bet is a Java client if such exists. For Norton to support
Found pcAnywhere Express, which appears to have a Java version with it.
However it is bundled for Win32 only. I know this doesn't mean that it only
works with Win32, but I haven't done much else with it.
> Out of curiosity, why can't you use VNC? It installs alongside
> PCAnywhere, doesn't interfere with it, and is far less likely to cause
> your Windows box to BSOD...
The company I work for uses pcAnywhere to remote control NT Servers (we sell
NT based PBX's) at several sites across the country. Some of these servers
are modem only connections.
While I understand that VNC can be installed, there are a few shortcomings
of VNC in this aspect. First, it does not handle modem connections. I
realize VNC can be configured with the aid of NT RAS to accept modem
connections, but it does not do so natively. (minor concern, but still one)
Second, VNC does not have any native encryption. Again this can be handled
via some other wrapper, but again we are adding more software to the mix.
Third, VNC has a much higher CPU impact than pcAnywhere on a Win32 box.
Fourth, VNC does not support file or clipboard transfers.
I'm not a big fan of NT. However, in this situation, it is needed for the
PBX systems we service (for more information on the product, check out
www.inin.com). I have been looking for a comparable Linux system, but have
yet to find one that has the same/better level of configuration. The
manufacturer of the software (I3) is understandably leery of additional
software or services on the NT box. They routinely use and sell pcAnywhere
with the systems for remote access/control.
So, I'm hoping to find some Linux pcAnywhere client.
Jamin W. Collins
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