The KVM switch and a new USB keyboard may be your best option, but you can use Microsoft's free Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac to access a Windows 2000 or XP Pro screen on a Mac. You can also use free implementations of the VNC protocol for that purpose. And the Mac can be a client or a server in a Windows file sharing environment. Telnet is available, but ssh is the preferred method for remote terminal access.
It's a long drive to compUSA
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Hate to bother you with an off topic question, but if you could help at all...
I need to go the other way for training sessions. Need to have an XP client observe/control a Mac (Panther) server. The XP is offsite, access is through a VPN.
I've tried Timbuktu til I'm tired - keeps freezing after 30-50 minutes. Both ends have broadband (DSL w/fixed IP on the Mac).
I've heard of Chicken of the VNC, but am wary of too much config/setup for OSS. And I'm clueless on setting up VNC on XP.
Should I pursue VNC more or maybe look at Apple's Remote Desktop; any suggestions?