Mike Campbell wrote:
> What is the equivalent to windows remote assistance with linux?
> Just exactly how you can see their desktop and configure their computer?
> I know i'm struggling a bit with my own but i'd still like to be able to do
> it.!! From Mandriva box to Ubuntu box if it makes any difference.


Not sure exactly what Remote Assist is but I'd guess something like
SSH will be close, or you could try VNC (Virtual Network Connection).
Try Google searching for either of these or try the manual pages
(man ssh).

Andy J.

Mike Campbell wrote:

> What is the equivalent to windows remote assistance with linux?
> Just exactly how you can see their desktop and configure their computer?
> I know i'm struggling a bit with my own but i'd still like to be able to
> do it.!! From Mandriva box to Ubuntu box if it makes any difference.

I use TightVNC - it gives the remote desktop at your machine, and can easily
be used to remotely fix another system. I use it to keep my Dad's machine
behaving nicely!

Chris

Christopher Hunter wrote:
> Mike Campbell wrote:
>
>> What is the equivalent to windows remote assistance with linux?
>> Just exactly how you can see their desktop and configure their computer?
>> I know i'm struggling a bit with my own but i'd still like to be able to
>> do it.!! From Mandriva box to Ubuntu box if it makes any difference.
>
> I use TightVNC - it gives the remote desktop at your machine, and can easily
> be used to remotely fix another system. I use it to keep my Dad's machine
> behaving nicely!
>
> Chris

TightVNC works like a charm for me as well. It could do with a few more
features, but it is good enough to do the job as it sits, IMO.

Donald

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Mike Campbell sent the following transmission through subspace:

> What is the equivalent to windows remote assistance with linux?
> Just exactly how you can see their desktop and configure their computer?

You're not supposed to see their desktop.
To configure a Linux computer remotely you use the command line,
also known as the terminal, trough SSH.

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