VNC

I prefer timbuktu. Also VNC will do the same thing for free, but with fewer features. ...

You can use Apple Remote Desktop, Timbuktu Pro and VNC on a 10.2.x server. I have used all three but out of the three I prefer Apple Remote Desktop. ...

Thank you very much to both replies. The Timbuktu reminded me of something I found long time ago and then forgot all about. VNC: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/index.html This is cool.

OK scenario ... One set up a windows or Mac as a ftp server, This machine has no monitor or keyboard and is just sitting on a shelf remotely controlled through VNC. -- So upon checking the ftp directory after a few days, there is a directory with no name. Double clicking on this reveals that theres also a subdirectory with no name also. Double click on that and I get to a...

.. you could try VNC. works great for me, and it's available for most platforms.

I don't run it but my friend does... They have a mac and pc version that works with each other. If all you want is remote desktop, you can go with VNC, but if you want the file transfer stuff, Timbuktu is a nice addition to your software library.

I've got excellent results with VNC either for remote controlling my Mac, or my PC at work. ...

VNC does work in OSX.. dunno what thats about... and I would use it but it performs much slower, doesn't handle resolution changing very well and doesnt have sound support.. its better than nothing but if I'm connecting to an XP machine RDC is far superior.. and regardless still would like to figure out why it works perfect on my ibook and not at all on my powermac... :)

VNC doesnt work on OSX...

You can still use TightVNC, a multiplatform remote controlling free software. You can download it at http://TightVNC.com You can find mac clients in versiontracker.