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If you're using a text interface, GNU Screen is excellent. I use screen usually; VNC if I need to share a GUI http://www.gnu.org/software/screen/
the annoying thing about screen is that both people need to log in using the same username to share a screen session. correct me if i'm mistaken.
Depending on OS, iChat works pretty damn well, and it has a feature for sharing presentations as well. But I'm uncertain as to whether that works at all with Windows or Linux programs.
The iChat integration I'm not so sure about either. But you don't need iChat to use screen sharing.
I've also used Glance: http://glance.net/site/Home.asp and it works - basically VNC but easier to use I think.
It is a free Windows only application. What I like about that the only software the client needs is a web browser. No ActiveX, no java, no flash. The application is basically a http server that serves screenshots of whatever window has focus. So it does not allow remote control.
It also supports video cams and audio.
Bonus points to anyone that create an opensource multiplatform clone.
http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx Good thing is that you don't even have to install. Free for non-commercial use.