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Subject: [Fwd: Netmeeting as a remote control tool]
From: Mark ODell (mark_odellCHOICEHOTELS.COM)
Date: Mon Aug 14 2000 - 11:16:40 CDT

I have had no security issues with VNC. Pasword protect it and do not use the
default (0) display. You can set VNC up so that the user must start it (not
run as a service). We use it to connect to internet connected (through ISP
dial in) laptops in Singapore and Austraila. We used to use PCAW, however, we
encountered many problems (including Win2K issues). Now, we use VNC for remote
access. I think that VNC is an excelent choice for remote admin.

Joe Hatton wrote:

> Speaking of VNC, how secure is it?
> Is it safe to use "in the open"?
> Should I be worried about implementing it as a remote
> control tool coming from the internet?
>
> ----------
> Joe Hatton
> Network Manager
> Benchtop Labs
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Focus on Microsoft Mailing List
> [mailto:FOCUS-MSSECURITYFOCUS.COM]On Behalf Of Byron Kennedy
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 4:42 PM
> To: FOCUS-MSSECURITYFOCUS.COM
> Subject: Re: Netmeeting as a remote control tool
>
> check out vnc at http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephane Moulec [mailto:smoulecCUISINESOLUTIONS.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 1:23 PM
> To: FOCUS-MSSECURITYFOCUS.COM
> Subject: Netmeeting as a remote control tool
>
> I just installed NetMeeting 3.01 and found out that it can be used to
> remotely control a PC. On a LAN, it works well at a very decent speed. I am
> thinking about using it as an helpdesk tool instead of PCAnywhere (free
> licensing vs expensive licensing :) ).
>
> Apparently the connection between the host and the client are secured but I
> just wonder if anyone has more info on how secure it really is (I would
> mostly use it in a LAN environment but also occasionaly 'in the open' to
> help remote user over the Internet)
>
> Any input will be greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Stephane Moulec
> Network Systems Manager
> Cuisine Solutions, Inc.
> http://www.cuisinesolutions.com