erwinthos

Q: Is there a version of timbuktu pro for mavericks? 8.8.5?

I just downloaded Mavericks and Timbuktu 8.8.4 does not work. I heve searched on line for version 8.8.5 but cannot find it anywhere. Can it be downloaded? Does it exist?

Posted on Oct 22, 2013 5:06 PM

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Q: Is there a version of timbuktu pro for mavericks? 8.8.5?

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  • by shldr2thewheel,

    shldr2thewheel shldr2thewheel Oct 22, 2013 5:08 PM in response to erwinthos
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    Oct 22, 2013 5:08 PM in response to erwinthos

    contact the developer and ask them.

  • by erwinthos,

    erwinthos erwinthos Oct 22, 2013 6:02 PM in response to shldr2thewheel
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    Oct 22, 2013 6:02 PM in response to shldr2thewheel

    That I did. Nothing. Reference elsewhere on web to 8.8.5. Not at Netopia Web site.

  • by Mike Silverman,Solvedanswer

    Mike Silverman Mike Silverman Oct 23, 2013 7:45 AM in response to erwinthos
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    Oct 23, 2013 7:45 AM in response to erwinthos

    As you may know, Timbuktu for Mac (which used to be developed by Netopia) is now owned by Arris, which purchased the Motorola Home division from Google last spring.

    I wanted to let people know that Timbuktu for Mac has been updated to provide support for Mavericks, with a new point release, 8.8.5, which is a free update for anyone who owns any version 8 or above.

    The previous version (8.8.4) will load on Mavericks, but won't actually be able to make any TCP connections; 8.8.5 fixes that.

    It might be quite a while for the Arris web site to be updated with the new version, so I wanted to provide a link for users to download the update:

    via HTTP

    tb2mac885.dmg

    or via FTP

    TimbuktuPro885.dmg

    The update is only needed for Mavericks support; there are no other bug fixes or changes, so if you don't plan to upgrade to Mavericks, there's no need to update your Timbuktu version.

  • by erwinthos,

    erwinthos erwinthos Oct 23, 2013 8:18 AM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Oct 23, 2013 8:18 AM in response to Mike Silverman

    THanks. I did have to "right" click the icon to open Timbuktu after getting the message that the application was from an unknown developer.

  • by StrategicCoach,

    StrategicCoach StrategicCoach Oct 28, 2013 6:33 AM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Oct 28, 2013 6:33 AM in response to Mike Silverman

    This update returned the TCP/IP and TCP/IP scanner tabs, but the scanner no longer works. No machines are visible. Is the TCP/IP zones file different than before?

     

    Thanks for posting the update.

  • by Mike Silverman,

    Mike Silverman Mike Silverman Oct 28, 2013 8:55 AM in response to StrategicCoach
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    Oct 28, 2013 8:55 AM in response to StrategicCoach

    The format and use of the Zones File is the same in this version and should work as expected on Mavericks.

    Please double-check to make sure your Zones file is in the right location.

     

    /Library/Preferences/Netopia/TCPIP Zones

  • by Ella Price,

    Ella Price Ella Price Oct 28, 2013 6:32 PM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Oct 28, 2013 6:32 PM in response to Mike Silverman

    Zones file is no longer working for me. There must be a new location for it. I do not think 8.8.5 uses the netopia pref folder in root/lib. It runs normally with or without the netopia folder in there.

     

    Edit: They moved it to user/lib and it works in there

     

    Also, The timbuktu menu item (maybe host daemon as well) does not stay open unless the main app is open now. Anyone seeing this behaviour?

     

    Edit2: When the main app is quit you lose all host/menu app so basically all Timbuktu services are off without the main app.

  • by Mike Silverman,

    Mike Silverman Mike Silverman Oct 29, 2013 7:07 AM in response to Ella Price
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    Oct 29, 2013 7:07 AM in response to Ella Price

    Here's how you solve this problem (and regain your old TCP/IP Zones file).

     

    Open the Timbuktu Pro app.

    Open it's Preferences.

    Under "General" make sure "Only accept incoming connections when the app is open" is UNchecked.

     

    "Save" prefs, Timbuktu will quit and restart (and will ask for the admin permissions)

     

    Once restarted, the host will run all the time to listen for incoming connections and the TCP/IP zones file should be found.

     

    Sometimes that "Only accept" setting gets accidentally enabled when upgrading versions.

  • by StrategicCoach,

    StrategicCoach StrategicCoach Oct 29, 2013 1:07 PM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Oct 29, 2013 1:07 PM in response to Mike Silverman

    That worked! Thanks very much for your help.

  • by Ella Price,

    Ella Price Ella Price Oct 30, 2013 12:03 AM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Oct 30, 2013 12:03 AM in response to Mike Silverman

    Thanks Mike, I always forget about that stupid checkbox that should not exist. ;-)

     

    Just an FYI to others, if you keep getting host loading error after checking the box, trash your netopia folder and reboot. Then load TB2 and setup again.

     

    Thanks again Mike for the refresh of the mind. lol

  • by Lorraine,

    Lorraine Lorraine Nov 6, 2013 9:26 AM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Nov 6, 2013 9:26 AM in response to Mike Silverman

    Mike,

     

    I need the Enterprise edition of TB2 Pro. I've just checked the Resource Center, and version 8.8.5 Es for Mac is not yet posted. Can you please advise of when it will be available for download?

     

    Thank you.

  • by Mike Silverman,

    Mike Silverman Mike Silverman Nov 6, 2013 11:19 AM in response to Lorraine
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    Nov 6, 2013 11:19 AM in response to Lorraine

    Lorraine, please drop me a line, mike.silverman at arrisi dot.com

  • by Lorraine,

    Lorraine Lorraine Nov 6, 2013 11:47 AM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Nov 6, 2013 11:47 AM in response to Mike Silverman

    Mike, I've sent you an email.

    Thank you.

  • by ccc3rd,

    ccc3rd ccc3rd Dec 1, 2013 8:45 AM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Dec 1, 2013 8:45 AM in response to Mike Silverman

    Thank you, Mike, for helping me get Timbuktu Pro working with Mavericks.  The Read Me file for v8.8.5 was very helpful, too.  However, I have a problem with v8.8.5 and Mavericks that has not been mentioned here or in the Read Me:

     

    After the Screen Saver has started, every time a local user (who is Admin) tries to regain control of the Mac by hitting a key, and every time I (as Admin) connect to the Mac via TB2 Pro 8.8.5, to control the Mac, the textured-gray login screen appears and requires entry of the the Admin password.

     

    This demand for password entry occurs despite the fact that

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