Laptop Screen Used as a Monitor

[nysh120]

Is it possible to hook a laptop to a desktop and use the laptop's monitor as a monitor for the desktop? I have consulted some people from work who tell me it's possible then I have other people who tell me it is not possible. Does anyone have any answers or possible suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You!

 

[edfair]

Direct connection of the screen to the video card in the workstation is not an option. Things work differently. But you could use a software package that redirects IO over a network to use it. One such program is PCANYWHERE.

Ed Fair
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[wasisnt]

I would think you would need some sort of video in such as VGA or S-video port into your laptop.

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[meadi8r]

Another program that can work over a network is MaxiVista. I set it up for my wife to do the free trial. You can try or buy for $20.95 at

http://maxivista.com/