I need some minor tech help

[OffWithTheirHeads]

Seems that, aside from politics, DU is a great resource for information on just about anything so...

My wife is starting a business with a friend who lives in another city and they would like to be able to access each others computer files remotely. I know there must be software that facilitates this sort of thing but I have no idea what to look for. It needs to be uncomplicated as none of us are wizzes although one of us IS a wise ass, and cheap or free would be nice.

Any thoughts?

[Fredda Weinberg]

1. You need a virtual private network. If you're using Windows, they

have a wizard. It will be peer to peer or you can designate one a server.

What operating systems are you using? If Windows, what version?

[OffWithTheirHeads]

2. Win XP

[Fredda Weinberg]

4. Well, on my system, starting w/Run Help, I type in

Virtual Private Network. The first option returned under Pick a task is Make a VPN connection

That starts the wizard. It'll ask many questions ... I'll be here to respond or you can take this to PM.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

6. Thank you very much!

[MANative]

3. Another option is MS Office "Groove"

This allows everything from file and calendar sharing to instant messaging, notepads for sharing odds & ends, discussion threads, etc.

My business partner is in Florida and I'm in CT - and we use it all day every day. Works on XP and Vista. I think it can be purchased separately, but I got it as part of my Office 2007 suite.

[elvisbear]

5. Free online storage website.

You could also try an online storage site.

Both of these have free options.

Microsoft's online storage:
http://skydrive.live.com/

or

http://www.elephantdrive.com/

http://www.omnidrive.com/

[CreekDog]

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