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On Mon, 2011-09-05 at 14:41 +0100, Daniel Robinson wrote: > Hello group. > > I am wanting to install VNC server software onto client computers to > allow me to undertake remote computer repairs. > I am considering using dyndns or similar to track computer ip > addresses but thought i'd pop the question to you guys to see what my > options are to track IP addresses on non static lines. > > Regards I use DynDNS and add new hosts to the account as needed (machines I need to ssh too) DynDNS have an IP updater daemon you can install but as I recall it is all in the Ubuntu repo's (and I imagine most other distro's) the machine will then update its IP to DynDNS so you can just use a static hostname to locate it. DynDNS have a tool to write the config file for the daemon based on your account settings etc. Its pretty simple to set up. I've got to say its worked flawless for me for several years, and I've had no issues at all my oldest dyndns address which I've had since '95 ;) > John http://subbass.blogspot.com/ -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq