Ask Slashdot: Easy, Open Source Desktop-Sharing Software? 116
N8F8 writes "Like many IT professionals, I provide a lot of free help desk-type support to friends and family. I've decided to expand my support work and create a site where veterans can receive free computer help. I'm using OSTicket for the ticket reporting. What I really need is an easy to use desktop-sharing system. In the past I've used TeamViewer because it is easy to use, but it is not really free for non-personal use. Recently I switched to Meraki Systems Manager because it is free — and it uses VNC — but unfortunately it isn't intended for the one-time-use type support I'll be offering. So I'm looking for a reliable, open source, easy to use desktop-sharing solution that I can set up on my site for people to join one-time-use help desk sessions."
Look up the X window system (Score:2, Funny)
The X windowing system is designed to be used on a network. Look it up. It might not be the schmanciest thing on the block, but you can do a lot with it.
Re: Contact TeamViewer (Score:4, Funny)
Really. Used well, it can kill a room full of anodyne PR words. Can only be cast by level 5+ geeks.