Control a computer over the network
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Revision as of 14:39, 25 December 2011 by imported>ThorstenStaerk
There are many ways to take control over a Linux or Windows computer:
| program | mean | browser enablement possible | CLI only access possible |
|---|---|---|---|
| ssh (successor of telnet and rsh) | issue commands to a remote computer | no | yes |
| shell in a box, ajaxterm | issue commands to a remote computer via a browser, also over the borders of a typical corporate network | yes1 | no |
| xdmcp | get a graphical login to a desktop | no | no |
| vnc | get a graphical desktop on a remote computer, sharable with other users | yes2 | no |
| x11vnc | take over a graphical session that has been started out of vnc | no | no |
| guacamole | share a Linux desktop over a browser | yes | no |
| nx | get a low-latency graphical login to a desktop | no | no |
| rdesktop | get a dedicated session on a Windows computer | no | no |
| webex | take over a graphical session using a browser | yes | no |
1 you will not be able to run e.g. apache on the same port as shell in a box
2 you will not be able to cross a typical corporate network. You will need access to more ports on the server than 80 and 443
With WebEx and with x11vnc you will be able to take over an existing session and work jointly on it. This is useful for support and training.
