VNC Server and Client for OSX and remote desktop options..

A quick summary of a setup for remote desktop for OSX..

OPTION 1 - Using VNC:
(note client and servers exist for every platform - if you're windoze client/server do a quick google or look here: http://www.realvnc.com/)

Server (you are sharing your screen):
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1) Get a free VNC server here: http://www.redstonesoftware.com/products/vine/server/
2) Do usual OS X install - drag to your Applications folder or wherever you store this type of apps
3) Start application. Recommended settings if YOU are the host and just want others to view (but NOT take control)
--Connection Tab: set a password (duh)
--Sharing tab: Disable remote control, Allow only oe VNC at a time (unless you're doing multi-client view)
4) Poke a hole in your firewall (assuming you are at home or behind some firewall)
--Use your router admin app to open and forward port for VNC (many have this predefined) or manualy 5500, 5800,5900 - forward to your PC's local IP


Client (used to view the screen of a server)
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1) get a FREE VNC client here http://sourceforge.net/projects/cotvnc/
(Or get a $$ client here http://www.redstonesoftware.com/products/vine/viewer/index.html - the redstone client has nice features like zoom, copy/pastem,etc..)
2) Install you clinet - same as step 2) for server
3) Start your client and connect to the externalIP for the network where your server run - typically get the external IP from the routers admin page (if you're advanced setup dyndns)

PROs: Works across all platforms - VNC client exist for almost any OS.
CONs: require to poke hole in server's firewall.



OPTION 2:
(later I'll add other options - there are fee and paid services....)