which VNC server?

uv · 13 Apr 2011 at 09:15

Howdy

Simple question - what vnc server software do you guys use? I've always used the free RealVNC server, but I'm getting annoyed at the slowness (RDP is not the answer, as it doesn't allow concurrent sessions). I used a mirror driver years ago, but it wasn't very successful.. so, spec me a VNC server!

uv · 13 Apr 2011 at 09:43

marc2003 said:
i use this patch for windows 7. it allows RDP into home premium and supports concurrent connections.

http://thegreenbutton.net/forums/t/79427.aspx?PageIndex=1

I've tried this (or something very similar) quite recently, but it's not what I'm looking for - when I say concurrent, I actually mean same-user-same-session, a-la VNC. Unfortunately, this lets you open multiple sessions for the same user, but doesn't let you share the same session.

Cheers though

uv · 13 Apr 2011 at 10:04

therutz said:
have a look at LOGMEIN it is excellant i use it all the time

How is it for re-draw speed? The functionality of RealVNC is fine, it's simply the slow re-draw I find annoying

uv · 13 Apr 2011 at 17:55

just tried the paid-for version of RealVNC (with the mirror driver), and it's much better - not perfect, but far more usable

I suspect I'll just pony up the cash, I can't get away with free software for everything

Regarding the logmein suggestion, I have previously paid for the RealVNC app on my phone, and the logmein iPhone app is a horrific £18!