How to use my laptop as the Monitor and Keyboard for Desktop

[Net]

Hello,

I have an AMD 64 4000+ with no monitor, keyboard or mouse. I would like to use my Dell Inspiron 630m laptop as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

How can I do this?

The desktop is my server. So it would be nice to plug in my laptop and change some stuff then unplug. Hopefully the solution won't be operating system specific because I would like to install OS's, format, etc... with this desired setup.

Thanks!

 

[alimoalem]

i wouldn't mind knowing this either

 

[Pciber]

Can't be done while keeping the laptop in one piece.

Best i could reccomend is a remote desktop situation once an OS is installed and setup on the server.

 

[Hardlin]

Pciber has the best answer so far. There are numerous software terminal packages you could use or if you want to spend money, you could get a KVM that supports remote viewing (rose, avocent, etc)

 

[AstroGuardian]

Anyone knows how to turn 60 years old ugly neighbor into 20 years old hot sexy chick?

 

[jameswhite1979]

Only for K& M sorry miss read the post! RDP with all the video and sound options on would not even be able to tell its a different machine.

Synergy works like a dream both need to be on the same network any OS (Linux inc.) its perfect!

Oh.... and its free

It will impress your mates thats for sure. I have seen it run over Win, OSX then Linux and back with out a glitch

 

[Net]

what about just using the laptop as a monitor? So I can install an operating system on the desktop (the computer with no monitor).

 

[trOver]

Depends if your laptop has a "video in" type of thing. I really dont think your gona get the keyboard and mouse to work though, but those are just give away items!

 

[alimoalem]

Originally posted by: AstroGuardian
Anyone knows how to turn 60 years old ugly neighbor into 20 years old hot sexy chick?

yes, but what difference does it make? you have a better chance with the 60 year old