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!bergermarlin@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