> From: http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert) > Date: Sat, 08 May 2010 09:49:37 -0700 > > If it works, log out (type "exit" followed by RETURN). Then, we'll try > something a little more complicated which will allow me to access your > computer. Log in again, but use this command: > > $ ssh -l kat -R:2222:127.0.0.1:22 robert.homelinux.com I'm realizing that: 1) You shouldn't need to add an account for me, and 2) the above command isn't what you'd want in that case. Instead, you should just try $ ssh -l kat -R:5900:127.0.0.1:5900 robert.homelinux.com We may need to do what I originally suggested: > If all goes well, we can try the last step which would be to allow me to > access your screen. The way to do this is to go to > System->Preferences->Remote Desktop to make sure it allows users to > connect. Then, I'll try connecting and you'll get a dialog which will > allow me to connect. At that point, I may be able to diagnose/fix the > problem. to get things going. At that point, I may be able to see and possibly control your screen.