Two+ PCs next to each other, VNC and multi-monitor...

[wmason]

Here is a possible feature that would greatly help. I have two PC's next to each other complete with two keyboards and two mice. VNC is on both. I'd like to loose a keyboard and mouse by using VNC, but why use it if takes up the other monitor only to mirror the PC next to it.

I can keep both monitors but remote control the PC next to it to the point of having the mouse move from one PC to the next and push the keyboard commands to the controled PC. I don't need the graphics as I can see the other monitor, just a subset of VNC control. I'd like the 'main pc' to see the sessions as a second and maybe third monitor for the mouse to move to.

--Wes

[mattice06082]

There is another sourceforge project called Synergy that is a better fit for your needs than UltraVNC is. It allows you to use a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple PCs that each have their own monitor.

[jftuga]

You should look into Win2VNC
http://win2vnc.sourceforge.net/
http://fredrik.hubbe.net/win2vnc.html

It allows you to use 2 screens connected to 2 different computers with just one keyboard and mouse. It works great with UVNC and is very very fast because it only has to send keyboard & mouse events across the network and not the video.

It really is an fantastic program!
-John

[wmason]

I just installed Win2VNC. This seems to fit the build perfectly. Now I just need to move my other monitor closer and stash the keyboard/mouse.

One co-worker is attempting to use it but it crashes. I told him to reboot as his pc wasn't too stable to begin with. I suspect that should be all to make it work on his too.

I could have used this ages ago with my linux server to control the xsession. I'm so glad to find a solution so quickly. Thanks again!

[Silent42]

No, sorry for not explaining. I want to be able to access both computers remotely from outside IPs, that aren't on the network.

[wmason]

Um, that was totally random and off topic. Did you post to the right post?

[Silent42]

nope i didnt get the right post.

sorry