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Mnkras - Mar 5, 2008 - 11:11 am

I need to be able to at a push of a button be able to view all of the computer screens on a wireless notwork without the other computer saying OK I just want to view at a glance to see whatt they are doing

ScottW - Mar 6, 2008 - 9:41 am

Do you want this for a computer lab or systems you manage? Are they all Macs? It is possible to connect to remote systems and view screen w/o the other user knowing, but only if you have it setup that way.

As for viewing all screens at the same time, not sure if an app exists that does that, but may... and can help find out if I find out what your trying to do.

Scott

Mnkras - Mar 6, 2008 - 11:29 am

i am in a computer lab and they are all running boot camp so i need something for mac and pc they are all on the same wireless network that is encrypted

ScottW - Mar 7, 2008 - 4:29 am

VNC is a universal application that comes in a server/client form. You can setup VNC server on each system, and you'd be able to connect remotely. Apple includes VNC server in Mac OS X, so it is just a matter of turning on screen sharing and setting a password for screen sharing.

On Windows, you will want to download TightVNC server and install it on each of the Windows installs.

On the Mac, you can "Chicken of the VNC" to then connect to all the other systems. While you won't be able to connect to each at the same time, you will be able to access them one at a time.

Scott

Mnkras - Mar 7, 2008 - 4:30 pm

ok i am goin to check it out ill get back to you

Mnkras - Mar 9, 2008 - 1:49 pm

ok i looked into it and it is OK i can use some money so are there any programs that are easier to use ie remote desktop because i don't really think vnc is that user friendly and i really don't like the format

Mnkras - Mar 10, 2008 - 1:55 pm

ok i am goin to check it out ill get back to you

Mnkras - Mar 10, 2008 - 1:57 pm

Sorry about the repeat i was thinking of getting remote desktop is that the best multiplatform viewer?? or is there a better one??

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