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Citrix launches public beta for GoToMyPC for Mac
updated 02:45 pm EDT, Wed October 28, 2009
Enables cross-platform remote access
Citrix says it has opened up public beta entries for GoToMyPC for the Mac. Long a Windows-only service, Mac owners should now likewise be able to remotely access files, programs and network connections on a distant computer. The addition of Mac support means that users can also handle cross-platform access, connecting from a Mac to a PC or vice versa.
Mac service is free during the beta period, but limited to one remote computer. There is also no indication of when the beta will end, or how final pricing will be structured. The Mac client software is compatible with both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
Um...ARD?
10/28, 03:40pm reply
Uh...Apple Remote Desktop anyone?
Feathers
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 1999
Relay
10/28, 04:00pm reply
I *THINK* GotoMyPC uses a relay server system which would be more secure.
driven
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Joined: May 2001
Remote through browser
10/28, 04:04pm reply
GoToMyPC allows you to access any machine through a browser without requiring you to open ports on your router or modify your firewall. More convenient than ARD for a lot of people. i've been using it on the PC for a few years and love it.
Corys
Dedicated MacNNer
Joined: May 2000
@Feathers
10/28, 04:08pm reply
This works most of the time for me, as well as screen sharing for iChat.. but I am wondering if this is able to bypass firewalls. This has been an issue for me in the past with ARD and iChat with a few clients.
eldarkus
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Joined: Feb 2004