Use eMac as G5 monitor?

G'day,
As I've picked up a prev model AppleTV, I've really no need to keep my PowerMac down in the loungeroom.
That means I have no screen for it however, as I was using my TV.
What options are available to me to use my eMac as a "monitor" for the PowerMac? Screen sharing? Ubunto? Ethernet?
Guess it's kinda an overkill, having 2 computers running, but money is not something I'll be seeing for a while.
cheers
cosmic

Hi-
Screen sharing over ethernet network is probably the quickest and easiest.
I use Vine Server with Leopard machines, but Chicken of the VNC is also fine:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10329842-263.html
Depending on the eMac, you may or may not need a crossover cable:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2274

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