Remote PC access for tutoring?

[adrianse]

Hey guys.

I'm trying to get my dad up tp speed with computers. I'm looking for a program that allows me to see and control his desktop so I can show him how to do things like check his e-mail and surf the net. I have been trying to do it over the phone and it's just not working. He has a small laptop running vista on a dial up connection through net zero. I have a Alienware running XP on a cable connection.

Can someone recommend a program that can acheive these goals? I prefer a free program, but I'm thinking I won't be able to find one free. So let me know what would work.

Thanks

Tobykanobe

[EzyStvy]

LogMeIn Free gives you the flexibility to access and control your PCs from anywhere. It's safe, easy and completely free.
https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=home&lang=en

[underfunded]

I have used RealVNC in a number of situations:
http://www.realvnc.com/

[glc]

RealVNC requires you know the IP address of the remote computer. Logmein does not.

[underfunded]

Originally Posted by glc RealVNC requires you know the IP address of the remote computer. Logmein does not.

Good point.