How can I connect 2 Macs over the net?

[twister]

I want to connect my laptop (running 10.4) to my work computer (running 10.3) so I can access files and programs from home.

Now I know Remote Access can do this but it's a bundle of cash. Can this be one with VNC or some other way?

If so, how? Is it easy?

Any help would be great.

Thanks

 

[texanpenguin]

The biggest deal is *programs*. VNC can do it, but it's not the best way (it's slow).


No matter what solution you use, you'll more than likely need firewall holes opened for your machine; you'll have to talk to your IT department.

 

[Satcomer]

HOWTO Use Your Mac From Anywhere.

No offense, doesn't anyone ever use the search function in these forums?

 

[twister]

I saw that but it started off in Windows and then went into terminal stuff and looked complicated. I was hoping someone had an easier answer and a tutorial without a PC in it.

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

You can use SSH for access, and FTP for file transfer.

SCP over SSH would also probably work:

http://acs.ucsd.edu/info/scp.php

 

[twister]

Is there an app that simplifies that with a GUI?

 

[Satcomer]

Chicken of the VNC

Just go to your favorite download site and look for VNC applications. Just remember, read the directions!

 

[twister]

Yea, to complicated. I tried the Chicken but I didn't find any directions and I'm just completely lost on this whole topic. I guess I'll stick with burning a DVD of the files and hope that's good enough.