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Virtual network computing: cross-platform remote display and collaboration software.
1Graduate Group in Biophysics, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0446, USA. dek@cgl.ucsf.edu
Journal of Molecular Graphics & Modelling
|February 19, 2000
Summary
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) enables remote desktop access across multiple operating systems. This technology facilitates collaboration, instruction, and software development through shared desktop capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Networking
Background:
- Virtual Network Computing (VNC) addresses cross-platform remote desktop and application display challenges.
- VNC operates on a client-server model, transmitting server desktop images to clients and relaying user input back.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the functionality, installation, and operational mechanisms of VNC.
- To evaluate VNC's utility for specific applications like molecular modeling.
Main Methods:
- Explanation of the VNC client-server architecture.
- Details on VNC installation procedures.
- Analysis of VNC's cross-platform compatibility (Windows, MacOS, Unix/Linux).
Main Results:
- VNC supports multi-user access on Unix systems and single-user on Windows/Mac.
- VNC servers can accommodate multiple client connections for shared desktops.
- VNC is effective for remote collaboration, instruction, software development, and debugging.
Conclusions:
- VNC is a versatile tool for remote interaction and collaboration.
- Its cross-platform nature enhances accessibility for diverse users.
- VNC proves valuable for tasks requiring shared graphical program interaction.