Connect to a computer like LAN over internet?

[Bracken]

Hi! i want to connect to my cousin's computer through internet (distance is too much) just like we connect to computer on LAN. Is it possible?

[Milton.J]

Yes! you can do this. This is known as VPN (Virtual Private Network).
This service can be provided to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Contact ur ISP and ask them about the charges.

[Zachary]

You can also do this without the ISP's concern. you must download a VPN software. Some are free while some some softwares are charged (you must buy them).

[Shen]

Here is the simple and free option!
Download wippien.
Install it and reboot your computer.
When you run wippien, a "Settings" dialog box will appear, in the dialog box select "I have existing Jabber account.
In the JID field type in your GMail/Yahoo! ID(messenger/mail).
In the password field enter your GMail/Yahoo! password.
Click "Test Account".
Then It will check the account and give u a new dialog box with just "Success" written. click OK on the dialog box.
Click OK on the Settings dialogbox and wippien will start.
Now add the other user with whom you want to Network your computer.
do the same with the other computer.
Then Wippien will automatically install a LAN connection that will be logical or you can say virtual in your network connections.
Now share your computer, printer whatever you want via internet!
have fun!

[Rudra.J]

You can also try Hamachi, its a free software, very light weight in operation and simple to use...