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I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile This is kind of hard to explain...but here goes: First, my computer has 2 video cards, a nice one and an old crappy one. I put in the old crappy one just to see what it was like to have 2 monitors, and I LOVE it! The only problem is, the second monitor I was using goes with a different computer, and there isn't room on my desk for a second monitor. That is where the webplayer comes in. Is there a way I can use VNC to show what would be on the second monitor, on a webplayer? If what I am asking doesnt quite make sense, don't hesitate for clarifcation, I barely understand it myself... Thanks! 06-05-2002 14:37:06

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) chaezewhiz Profile | Email What OS? But, if I understand your question, I don't think you can use VNC to selectively grab the portion of screen that the second monitor would display. But, since your display is some funky resolution (ie 1600x1024), maybe use could use VNC on the webplayer and move vncviewer to display only the portion you want...make sense?!? -chaeze Miracle in a Can 06-05-2002 19:06:01

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile Kinda makes sense....I am using windows XP...I will try it out as soon as I get my hardware to cooperate, both my network connection and my second video card are taking a little vacation at the moment... 06-05-2002 19:39:44

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) chaezewhiz Profile | Email Here is something interesting.... http://fredrik.hubbe.net/win2vnc.html -chaeze Miracle in a Can 06-05-2002 21:01:37

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile OK, I finally got everything to cooperate (kinda) and it is very cool. I found a program that works with VNC for dual monitors, it is great! If anyone wants it let me know. The webplayer just sits there like a second, flat screen monitor! The only thing is...this is with my older machine that runs windows 98. I can't get the second video card to work under XP. Does anyone know if there is a way I can get the dual monitors to work without a second video card, since there will be no monitor plugged into it anyway? 06-28-2002 22:02:52

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) jhd3rd Profile zmoz, can you give the details on the VNC dual monitor program? Does this allow you to share the same keyboard and mouse? I'm thinking about mounting my webplayer upside-down on the bottom of the hutch shelf of my computer desk. I think it would look cool as a flip-down second monitor. I'm also looking at using the terminal server solution discussed in a recent thread, but I don't know of a way to share the keyboard and mouse. If anyone else has any ideas about this please chime in. I really like the idea of having a second disply I could flip down to use for documents, manuals, etc. while working on the "real" screen. 07-23-2002 13:54:48

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile yes, you can use the same keyboard and mouse. It is exactly like having an actual second monitor plugged in, although not quite the same because the VNC is a little delayed. You can also use the webplayer's keyboard when controling the second screen if you want. I can send the dual monitor VNC program to you if you need it, its not the normal vnc. 07-23-2002 14:46:25

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) boosted Profile | Email I'm interested too. Would you send that program to me too? thanks, -boosted 07-23-2002 19:38:35

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile I tried to upload the file to my website, but of course there is some kind of error message...I will post the link soon when I get it working. 07-24-2002 14:46:28

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile OK, I uploaded it to my website...anybody that wants it...http://www23.brinkster.com/zmoz/multivnc.zip 07-24-2002 16:31:07

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) zmoz Profile Damn those free hosts! That link doesnt work...I will make a new one for you soon... 07-24-2002 16:32:14

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) DSPTECH11 Profile Just type in http://www23.brinkster.com/zmoz and then once you there add /multivnc.zip on the end and hit enter. 07-25-2002 02:28:01

RE:I have a very long and complicated VNC question for you.... (modified 0 times) jhd3rd Profile Thanks for the hint DSPTECH11 and the file zmoz, I got it. I'll either use this, or a combination of Terminal Server client and win2vnc mentioned earlier for mouse and keyboard sharing. I guess I'll try both and see what gives the best performance AND works with pivot, since my display will be upside-down. I'm leaning towards the terminal server since it wont require me to install a second video card, but this is a nice find too. If anyone else has something similar set up I'de love to hear about it, including upside-down mounting suggestions. When/if I get this going I'll post the details and maybe a pic. 07-25-2002 05:23:21

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