From: somewhere@overtherainbow.com   
      
   It sounds like you're talking about taking control of your software on   
   your home computer. For that, you do not want a VPN, unless you're   
   using it strictly for the encryption of data for privacy/security.   
      
   It sounds like what you want is remote control software. There are   
   many available to choose from. just make sure you're using a fast   
   connection on both ends, or you'll be disappointed with the results.   
      
   Dave   
      
      
   On Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:15:58 GMT, "Alan Bell"    
   wrote:   
      
   >I will be going to Thailand to work on some graphic design projects. I am   
   >taking a laptop for this purpose. But I have been thinking about trying to   
   >tap into my own system in the U.S. using a virtual private network, but I   
   >don't really know anything about it. What I *think* it does is allow me to   
   >use a computer elsewhere to actually access the data and programs on my base   
   >system and do work just as if I was in my own office. Is that really   
   >possible? Sounds too good to be true. If it is, where can I go to find out   
   >more info so I can get this set-up before July 6 when I leave? We currently   
   >have Windows XP/Windows 2000 peer-to-peer network and cable modem.   
   >   
      
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