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VNC from Terminal on OSX
don't forget that you can embed the authentication like this
VNC Shortcut with Hidden Credentials
There is also the built-in Finder capability to create a "VNC Internet Location" file with an extension of ".vncloc" similar to a "Web Location" file storing afp, smb or http credentials in a ".webloc" file. This is cool. I just learned it is possible the same way an afp or smb shortcut can be made with credentials embedded:
VNC from Terminal on OSX
Really, don't put the password in the link. You realize that this will allow anyone with internet access to remotely access the machine in question, if they have it. Doesn't the Screen Sharing application have keychain support? If so, I would recommend using that instead.
And to the other poster, it is extremely easy to view the contents of the file. Just type cat file in the terminal. Actually, there's really no need to examine the file anyway, since it has the password in there, anyone who wants to use it just needs to open it (if they are on a Mac).
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