How does Remote Desktop work if I have different osx?

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How does Remote Desktop work if I have different osx?

I have to access a power mac running 10.5.8 (A) from a newer mac (B).

It is my understanding that the latest version of Apple Remote Desktop is not compatible with the older operating system (A).

The question is: do I have to purchase two different copies of the ARD (one for "A" another for "B")?

The quest for the old version has been unsuccessful so far.

Any ideas, corrections or recommedations are welcomed.

Thank you,

oshimedia

Apple Remote Desktop-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 30, 2012 2:14 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 30, 2012 10:39 PM in response to oshimedia

Gee, I for one, hope not. And if there is, please someone let us know asap.

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Answer 2

Jan 31, 2012 5:23 AM in response to oshimedia

Hi

"The quest for the old version has been unsuccessful so far"

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC172Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA

The version in the linked url will install and work for all versions of the OS going back to at least 10.4 (Tiger). It will also install and work for 10.7 (assuming you did not purchase it via the App Store) but you have to follow these instructions to install it properly:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4055?locale=en_US

Once installed run Software Update and the appropriate update should be available for whatever OS version you have installed.

HTH?

Tony

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oshimedia Author

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Feb 1, 2012 9:35 AM in response to Antonio Rocco

Thank you Tony!!!

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