free remote desktop connection?

[Jmax]

from what i can tell, the only way to do remote desktop connections between two OSX computers is to pay 299 USD for a 10 client thing. Windows has this functionality built-in to XP Pro and 2000, and clent versions are free (even for OSX). Certainly Apple has an option for someone who wants to access one mac from another via the GUI. Yes, i know about ssh, but isn't there some GUI client/server app, even if not from apple, that does this for free? open source or something? 299 bucks to remotely access another mac is outrageous.

[Viro]

Have a look at VNC and see if that does what you want it to do.

[Tommo]

Try Chicken of the VNC, that works well.

[Jmax]

wow, thanks for such quick (and useful) replies. and thanks for not being jerks about it. seems like every time i asked a simple question in a windows forum, i got short, snooty, belittling remarks. just another reason to hate M$. i've been reading through the FAQ's and have found loads of useful information. this site is great.

[nixgeek]

There's also Microsoft's own Remote Desktop Connection for the Mac if you're trying to login remotely to Windows computers. The only thing is that it's not a Universal Binary (as far as I believe).

[Satcomer]

"HOWTO Use Your Mac From Anywhere". This is all open source.

[tomdkat]

Can't this also be accomplished using XDMCP?

Peace...

[bobw]

You could wait for Leopard to come out and use iChat.

Remote control takes on a whole new meaning with iChat in Leopard. Thanks to iChat Screen Sharing, you and your buddy can observe and control a single desktop via iChat, making it a cinch to collaborate with colleagues, browse the Web with a friend, or pick the perfect plane seats with your spouse. Share your own desktop or share your buddy’s — you both have complete control at all times. And when you start a Screen Sharing session, iChat automatically initiates an audio chat so you can talk things through while you’re at it.