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Can you remote into a Mac from a PC?

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homestarmy

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I have OSX installed on one of my PCs and am in the process of getting the networking to work.

I really know next to nothing about OSX. Is there any way to remote into it from a PC, such as maybe a VNC client?

It would be nice for me to be able to remote into it when I have to support a Mac user here at work...
 
Originally posted by: homestarmy
I have OSX installed on one of my PCs and am in the process of getting the networking to work.

I really know next to nothing about OSX. Is there any way to remote into it from a PC, such as maybe a VNC client?

It would be nice for me to be able to remote into it when I have to support a Mac user here at work...
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OS X shouldn't be run on regular x86 based PCs, especially if you don't have a license.
 
Originally posted by: homestarmy
It could be.

Ok, let's say it was in a regular mac, the question remains the same.
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No, let's assume that what you posted in your original post is true. At least purchase a copy of the OS even if you can't be bothered to follow the rest of the rules.

Now, let's assume I want to help you. Did you bother to look for an answer to your question, or was this more of a "brag about being an asshat" sort of thread?
 
You can ssh in using putty.
You can go to the sharing preferences pane, turn on remote desktop, click the allow vnc connections, and put in a password.

connect to it with any vncviewer using the IPaddress:1 or ip address with port 1
 
biggest problem with tunneling X through ssh is having the X server on your local box (assuming windows). Cygwin works fine, but it's another piece (and another reason to use linux on my desktop...not that I run X on my servers I remote into)
 
Originally posted by: nweaver
biggest problem with tunneling X through ssh is having the X server on your local box (assuming windows). Cygwin works fine, but it's another piece (and another reason to use linux on my desktop...not that I run X on my servers I remote into)
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x-deep works great on windows without having to install an entire unix-compatibility layer.
 
Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Originally posted by: homestarmy
It could be.

Ok, let's say it was in a regular mac, the question remains the same.
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No, let's assume that what you posted in your original post is true. At least purchase a copy of the OS even if you can't be bothered to follow the rest of the rules.

Now, let's assume I want to help you. Did you bother to look for an answer to your question, or was this more of a "brag about being an asshat" sort of thread?
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If I wanted to brag about how 1337 I was, I wouldn't post what should be such a n00b question. And there is not really an option yet just to purchase the OS. I can't afford to purchase a full mac starting at $1299, and there is no mac training where I am at, yet I am still supposed to support it (and generally none of us know anything about mac, my boss was just joking about it yesterday).

Maybe if Apple had some sort of a training program or something, I wouldn't have to be in this situation. People want to be different and cool by getting what no one knows anything about as far as support is concerned, yet they still want us to know everything when they call.

Doesn't make it right. I'm just not sure that I care if it is right. The end product is me being able to help people better, if Apple doesn't like that or can't turn a blind eye, then... as I mentioned I'm not sure that I care.

But back to it, I posted because I wanted to know how to go into the machine from work. I shouldn't have mentioned anything about it being on a PC, except I needed to make sure that the app is Unicode.
 
Originally posted by: homestarmy

1. I can't afford to purchase a full mac starting at $1299, and there is no mac training where I am at, 2. yet I am still supposed to support it (and generally none of us know anything about mac, my boss was just joking about it yesterday).

3. Maybe if Apple had some sort of a training program or something , I wouldn't have to be in this situation. People want to be different and cool by getting what no one knows anything about as far as support is concerned, yet they still want us to know everything when they call.
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1. Mac mini = $499
2. You're either a good interview liar or your boss was an idiot to hire you to support Macs when he knew you know nothing about it.
3. http://train.apple.com/

 
Originally posted by: homestarmy
If I wanted to brag about how 1337 I was, I wouldn't post what should be such a n00b question.
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If it's a newbie question, you probably shouldn't have had to ask it.

And there is not really an option yet just to purchase the OS.
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Yes, you can purchase just the OS.

I can't afford to purchase a full mac starting at $1299,
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They start at $500USD.

and there is no mac training where I am at, yet I am still supposed to support it (and generally none of us know anything about mac, my boss was just joking about it yesterday).
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Have the company buy you one for support.

Maybe if Apple had some sort of a training program or something, I wouldn't have to be in this situation. People want to be different and cool by getting what no one knows anything about as far as support is concerned, yet they still want us to know everything when they call.
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Plenty of people know about Macs, hire someone qualified.

Doesn't make it right. I'm just not sure that I care if it is right. The end product is me being able to help people better, if Apple doesn't like that or can't turn a blind eye, then... as I mentioned I'm not sure that I care.
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Why should they turn a blind eye to this? The company you work for should provide the tools you need.

But back to it, I posted because I wanted to know how to go into the machine from work. I shouldn't have mentioned anything about it being on a PC, except I needed to make sure that the app is Unicode.
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I don't think you mean unicode, I think you mean universal binary. The link I posted mentioned being able to be compiled on Intel Macs as well as the better PPC macs.
 
Thank you for the info. I obviously misworded some things. I had to get up at 5am to deal with my fridge not working. I did not start this thread with intentions to argue over this. I apologize if I have offended you.

And you tell me where you can buy a full Macintosh Computer x86 for $500 please. I'll take it!
 
Originally posted by: homestarmy
Thank you for the info. I obviously misworded some things. I had to get up at 5am to deal with my fridge not working. I did not start this thread with intentions to argue over this. I apologize if I have offended you.

And you tell me where you can buy a full Macintosh Computer x86 for $500 please. I'll take it!
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Not Intel, but better. The little Intel stuff should come out later this year.
 
Yeah, we actually plan on picking up a mini when they have the intel ones out and the big programs are Universal Binary.
 
Yeah, we actually plan on picking up a mini when they have the intel ones out and the big programs are Universal Binary.
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If you're waiting for things to be released as universal binaries why do you care whether it's x86 or PPC inside?
 
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