k9iu@iuvax.UUCP (12/08/87)
I am looking for some software that will run on a PC XT that will enable me to redirect the input from the keyboard to the serial port. Also, I would like to redirect output from the screen to the serial port. In short, I would like to be able to call up a remote PC using a modem, and essentially "take over" what it is doing from the serial port. The remote PC will be running a bulletin board that will be using other serial ports -- moreover, the program writes directly to the screen, and uses function keys to execute commands. The "remote access" of the BBS is for system administration. I have heard of a commercial product known as "Carbon Copy" that supposedly performs this task, but I am hesitant to purchase it for several reasons. First, I understand that the software is sufficiently encrypted so that it can only be used from one machine, and that two copies of the product are necessary -- one for each end. Since the costs of each copy are substantial, this would give at best an inconvenient result for a large expenditure of money. Does anyone know of any other products that allow remote access? Thanks in advance, Patrick Barkey k9iu@iuvax.indiana.edu { ... ihnp4!inuxc!iuvax!k9iu }
berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu (12/09/87)
If you're dealing with well-behaved programs, the built-in CTTY feature of DOS might be all you need. I don't know how much better Carbon Copy will work if your target programs aren't well-behaved. Mike Berger Center for Advanced Study University of Illinois berger@clio.las.uiuc.edu {ihnp4 | convex | pur-ee}!uiucuxc!clio!berger
marlin@thelink.UUCP (Marlin Sheffield) (12/09/87)
In article <10900003@iuvax>, k9iu@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu writes: > > > I have heard of a commercial product known as "Carbon Copy" that supposedly > performs this task, but I am hesitant to purchase it for several reasons. > First, I understand that the software is sufficiently encrypted so that it > can only be used from one machine, and that two copies of the product are > necessary -- one for each end. Since the costs of each copy are substantial, > this would give at best an inconvenient result for a large expenditure of > money. Does anyone know of any other products that allow remote access? > > Thanks in advance, > > Patrick Barkey > > k9iu@iuvax.indiana.edu > { ... ihnp4!inuxc!iuvax!k9iu } I have used a product known as PC Anywhere with great success. This program is a product of Dynamic Microprocessor Associates, Inc. and is distributed by EDK Computer Corp. 764 Middle Country Rd. Seldon, N.Y. 11784 SALES 516-736-2111 TECH 516-736-0500 The program available for about $100.00 or less is able to handle the functions you request and alot of nice add-ons are included. The program has software for both ends and is easy to install and to use. I have no association with DMA other than being a satisfied user. -- Marlin Sheffield There are wonderful alternatives 52178 Fieldstone all the more wonderful because they've Granger, Indiana 46530 never yet been tried. -Rene Dubois ..iuvax!ndmath!thelink!marlin