Using Imac to display other computers (PC)

Hi
I need to find out if I can use the dvi plug to connect other computers to use the 24" screen. I have a Belkin Flip but it doesn't seem to pick up the PC's and is blanked out. I have it connected to the Mini DVI plug in the back of the machine.
Being a newb in Macs I am starting from scratch (nearly) Having been a PC junkie from the beginning I thought I would take the plunge in Mac. I really like it but feel like I need to learn things all over again.

Windows Vista should support remote desktop. Right click your "my computer" icon, select properties, go to the remote tab and enable the appropriate options. (note that you may have to disable the vista firewall or punch holes in it -- whichever is appropriate for your network).
Microsoft provides a Remote Desktop client here: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/remote-desktop/default.mspx
Remote desktop will transmit sound too, I believe.
A less organic method, and perhaps lighter-weight, is VNC. I know OS X has an integrated VNC server. Not sure if OS X would let you click the "share screen" button when pointing at a windows machine with VNC server on it...

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