Remote Access Software has had a renaissance in recent years with the introduction of web base solutions that require minimal installations and all but eliminate firewall access problems. Traditional client/server programs require installation, IP and security configuration and may require modifying firewall settings. Newer Java Virtual Machine/Web based services require minimal installations and usually do not require modifying firewall settings. Free solutions also exist. Microsoft offers Remote Desktop Connection free-of-charge as long as you have a registered copy of Windows. LogMeIn.com offers a free web based solutions.