Chapter 9. Controlling a Remote Machine

Concepts
Installation and Setup
Controlled Computer Setup
Controlling Computer Setup
Connecting to a WindowsTM Terminal Server
Remote Control in Action
Going Further

Abstract

Being able to remotely control another machine offers many possibilities, from remote technical assistance to teaching how an application works. In this chapter we will describe the configuration and usage of Rfbdrake, a tool to easily set up a virtual network computing environment under Mandrakelinux.