VNC

in VNC in Tiger that's lacking. If you install OSXvnc on your Mac, you'll have better luck with WIndows VNC clients like RealVNC and TightVNC. ...

Install 'OSXvnc' (and optinally 'Chicken of the VNC', a VNC Client) on the Mac, and 'REALvnc' on the PC.

I need to create an ssh session to a server at work through which I will run VNC to control a server there. ...

As for using VNC, the key is that you have to be running the VNC server if you want to connect to your computer with VNC. ...

e.g. Timbuktu, some of the other VNC implementations etc. ...

Cool thanks - I agree the 'VNC' doesn't sound like a viable option as I may as well keep my current set-up... the 'KVM' sounds interesting - would I need extra cables or anything that would cost more than little amounts?? and would I be able to use the screen spanning option with the 'KVM' as well? If I were using the 2 macs really the issue would be quickly and easily...

VNC is basically creating a "window" to your other computer. You see the desktop, can move the mouse, type, etc. Here's an example. The downside to VNC is that there is a noticeable lag when you're doing anything. It's not too much of a lag, especially on a LAN, but it would not be suitable for graphics work. ...

umm, sorry Eric2006 but what does VNC and KVM stand for? ...

You could use something like VNC, but that's probably not practical for graphics work. A KVM with your secondary monitor would be your best option.

Not resolution, but the color depth on the VNC server. ...