Is it possible, thru ARD, to work in FCS as if on Mac Pro from MacBook Pro?

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Is it possible, thru ARD, to work in FCS as if on Mac Pro from MacBook Pro?

Hi, is it possible through Apple Remote Desktop to sit on the couch w/ MacBook Pro but be working as if I was on the Mac Pro (FCP, Motion, Shake, Photoshop) that is on same network?

I want to have the power of Mac Pro while sitting comfortably on the couch and not sit at the desk the Mac Pro is on.

Thank you in advance.

Kevin

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Feb 14, 2011 2:52 PM

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Feb 15, 2011 4:20 AM in response to kevinhlaw

Yes. But if you have 10.5 or higher on both machines, why not just use the Screen Sharing application? If you only need to remotely control the Mac Pro, then ARD is overkill. Look in /System/Library/CoreServices for Screen Sharing.app. Make sure that either Screen Sharing or Remote Management is enabled in System Preferences > Sharing.

Hope this helps. Oh, Bonjour negotiation in 10.6 is slooooow. Use IP or DNS to connect to your Mac Pro for faster authentication prompt.

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Feb 15, 2011 6:34 AM in response to Strontium90

Thank you Strontium90, very much appreciate you replying so quickly and directing me to a solution!

You've answered my question, saved me $$ and my back!

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varjak paw

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Feb 15, 2011 7:02 AM in response to kevinhlaw

Note that you will not be able to work with audio (assuming you need to hear the track) unless the computers are in the same room, since neither ARD nor Mac OS X Screen Sharing, transfer audio between computers.

Regards.

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kevinhlaw Author

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Feb 15, 2011 7:22 AM in response to varjak paw

Good point Mr. Sawyer! I will make sure to have them in close proximity and if necessary pump up the volume!

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