Re: Secure remote desktop login?

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Author: Alan Dayley
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To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: Secure remote desktop login?
On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 4:24 PM, Ryan Rix <> wrote:
> I don't mean to point out the obvious, but doesn't vnc fit the bill? Correct
> me if I'm incorrect but;
>
> 1 - There are plenty of VNC clients running on windows.
> 2 - while you may want to disable some of the graphics goodies, yes this makes
> no difference.
> 3 - ok
> 4 - VNC supports encryption IMO
> 5 - VNC doesn't support file transfer.
> 6 - vnc handles auth on its own.
>
> Just my two cents :)


Ryan,

VNC is on the list. However, my understanding is that the encryption
part is not built-in. We will have to install maintain about 15-20
clients for this use, most of them not tech-savvy. I think FreeNX
would be a cleaner install and interface for the users.

Do correct me if I am wrong.

Alan
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