Connecting to an Intel Mac remotely

I was wondering if it is possible to use my old Mac iBook running 10.4.11 to connect to an Intel Mac running Snow Leopard remotel? I would like to be able to control the iBook similar to how I can control my iBook remotely with my Intel Mac using Screen Sharing? I used to be able to use my old B&W G3 Mac to control my work PC so I know it might be possible. I just can't remember the software I used. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks!

Hi Jeffrey,
One posibility is LogMeIn...
https://secure.logmein.com/

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