FreeNX or Remote desktop software for Windows?

englishpremier · 14 May 2008 at 10:10

Is there something like FreeNX for windows?

We have a PC running as a print and fax server sitting the corner of our office. The people in my office need desktop access to this PC without being physically at the machine. For Linux to Windows I use FreeNX but what options are there for a Windows to Windows PC?

Thanks

englishpremier · 14 May 2008 at 13:33

Unfortunately that does not work - remote desktop can only be used on a host when running XP pro or above. This computer is running XP home and will not be upgraded.

Are there any other software alternatives?

englishpremier · 16 May 2008 at 10:25

dave-lew99 said:
I know you said they need desktop access but is it not practical to serve the printer over samba and also the fax, depending how the fax server works (if it emulates a windows printer you could share this over samba too)?

nah no chance - I'm leaving in two weeks and want to make things simple for them. The users will be 4 middle aged women - Think they've enjoyed having a young guy around. Anyway they have no clue about linux or most other computer related things and the boss won't stump up any cash. They do have basic windows xp knowledge and know a man who can work with XP if they get into difficulties after i leave.

I'll give tightvnc a go as normal VNC didn't appear to work it says not accepting connections after I wouldn't let it connect to the internet - I only want to use this locally you see.

englishpremier · 16 May 2008 at 15:40

thanks - tightvnc did the trick - but even on a local LAN connection its nowhere near as quick as FreeNX on a WAN conncetion