A friend introduced this to me yesterday and I think this is a pretty good tool and easy to use. I have tried others like Remote Desktop Sharing through NetMeeting, MS Remote Desktop Connection, VNC, Go to Meeting but surprisingly, this is simple and easy to use.
You just have to go to the web page (http://www.showmypc.com/) and select the link “Show my PC to remote user” . It will ask you to download a small program and then give you the option to share your desktop or just view your desktop. Then when you click OK, there will be a password generated.
For the person who wants to view the desktop, start from the ShowMyPC page and click on View Remote User’s PC. You will be asked for the password and immdiately get connected. Simple as that.
Go here for screenshots on setting it up (http://www.showmypc.com/ShowMyPCUI.html)
It looks like it works over SSH and TightVNC back to the main SSH server in the HQ.
We use a custom version from this company, and we love the fact we can control our own servers, all we have to do was install a SSH server in house.
Hi,
Great to see that you’re enjoying screen sharing technology.
I just wanted to let you know about Mikogo (http://www.mikogo.com), the free desktop sharing and online meeting tool. I’m one of the team members at Mikogo, and i really think you’ll enjoy the program.
It’s really easy to set up, only takes a min, and it’s completely free. No catches. Mikogo also comes with a range of features (all for free) including remote control, switch presenter, file transfer, application selection, etc…
Plus Mikogo now has a Skype extra: https://extras.skype.com/1610/view
Check it out and let me know what you think
Cheers
Andrew
Hi,
Just wanted to quickly let you know that we released a user guide web page for the Mikogo Skype Extra. You’ll find info on how to get started along with screenshots and video tutorials. Check it out to enjoy free Skype Mikogo online meetings: http://skype.mikogo.com
Cheers,
Andrew
The Mikogo Team