Re: Gotomypc, remote desktop and other VPNs

From: Richard (Anon_at_nospam.net)
Date: 07/04/04 

Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 21:18:15 +0100

I would be very careful about trying to use such a set up, it may mean that
you "go to your PC" full time and never leave home once your service are no
longer required.
It appears likely to be a full on breach of your company policy so on your
head be it, but be very careful!
As regards the other issues/questions, you should consider that the IT
department are likely to be able to log all of your activities so be
prepared for them to know a great deal more of your busines than you know
about theirs. What they chose to do with the info is another issue.
Richard
"Sanjay Punjab" <piclistguy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:97d41df6.0407041159.2efb8e7e@posting.google.com...
> I just started a job at a company that has a tight IT policy (most do
> these days).
> Many websites are blocked including yahoo mail, hotmail and even my
> alumni school mail.
> We don't have administrator rights on our PCs, so we can't install any
> software.
> While this is understandable these days, I don't enjoy going to work
> each day feeling nanied to death. I am a responsible person who gets
> my work done and would like the similar computer conveniences and
> freedom I enjoyed at previous companies. I am considering signing up
> for a service like gotomypc, where I can "log on" to my home pc from
> work and have access to my files and applications. I am looking for
> some advice and answers to questions.
>
> #1 Is there a significant delay or lag when accessing a remote pc? Can
> you web browse using the browser on the remote pc with realistic
> performance?
> #2 I have read that gotomypc has an advantage with less restrictions
> getting through firewalls, especially companies with tight network
> security, how does this compare with other VPN's or similar services?
> #3 In regard to security, can my company's IT staff see what I am
> accessing on my home PC?
> #4 Is $20 a month worth it, or can I get the same performance and
> security with other VPNs?
> #5 It would be really cool if I can sync my pocketpc with outlook on
> my remote pc (home pc), through my VPN with my desktop cradle on my
> hostpc (the one in my office).
> I am not sure if this is possible.
> #6 Is there any way to setup my homepc, so I can send a reboot command
> if my homepc locks up? Does gotomypc make it easier to implement such
> a feature?

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