>>> In FPD I used to use pc anywhere that refreshes the clients screen, but
>>> this does not to be workable anymore in a GUI environment, hence the idea
>>
>>> to exchange only data over the communication lines, so a DBMS looked like
>>
>>> the only answer.
>>>
>>> Am I wrong in this hypothesis?
>>
>>Marc,
>>depending on the way you connect your clients
>>you should be able to set up RAS so that the connected computer will see
>>the net like any other computer (albiet slower (g)) -this way you can use
>>tables/views regulary
>>
>>
>>Arnon
>
>You might also try Reachout 7.0 by Stac. Works like PC Anywhere under Windows 95 or Windows NT, but screen refresh is
>incredibly faster than PC Anywhere. DOS based programs as well as Windows based operate just as a desktop. Also ReachOut passport
>allows remote control of a computer using a TCP/IP protocol over a Net Browser provided that your servers firewall will let you through.
>
>HTH,
>
>Bill


I'll second that. Reachout is a much more stable product than PCAnywhere. Also their engineers are a little more accesible than the college interns at Symantec answering phones.

Matt