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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 ccc3rd,

    ccc3rd ccc3rd Dec 1, 2013 9:46 AM in response to ccc3rd
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    Dec 1, 2013 9:46 AM in response to ccc3rd

    The discussions.apple.com server cut me off at Dec 1, 2013 8:45 AM before I finished typing my question.  I tried to complete my question by editing it, but the server would not allow me to edit my post, because (the server said) was down for maintenance.  So now I'll try to post my question from scratch.  -Chuck (ccc3rd)

     

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    Thank you, Mike, for helping me get Timbuktu Pro working with Mavericks.  The Read Me file for v8.8.5 was very helpful.  However, I have a problem with v8.8.5 and Mavericks that has not been mentioned here or in the Read Me file.  In the Read Me file, a problem involving the "secure screen saver" is mentioned; and that problem may be related to my present problem; but the Read Me file does not tell me how to solve my present problem.

     

    I am running TB2 8.8.5 under Mac OS X v10.8.5, and trying to control a remote Mac in which TB2 8.8.5 runs under Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks.  My Mac is a MacBook Pro 17" (bought new in December 2010).  The remote Mac is an iMac bought new in Sept. 2008.  TB2 is connecting via the Internet.  Both machines have fast connections.  I connect as a "Timbuktu user."  Prior to upgrading the OS to Mavericks in the remote Mac, I was using TB2 Pro 8.8.4 in both Macs; in both Macs, my Timbuktu Preferences and general setup were the same as they are now; System Preferences were also the same except for the minor differences between the System Preferences options offered in Mavericks; and I was having no problem with TB2.  Now, however:

     

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

     

    This demand for password entry occurs despite the fact that "Require password [immediately] after sleep or screen saver begins" os NOT checked in System Preferences | Security & Privacy | General.

     

    This demand for password entry occurs regardless of whether a Timbuktu connection has occurred since the sleep saver started.

     

    It's easy for me to type the Admin password when it's required, but it is NOT easy for the local user to type it because she is disabled.  She can perform routine tasks such as e-mailing, web-browsing, and managing her iPhoto library fairly well by herself; but she relies on me to maintain her Mac.  (In case you're wondering, no "Accessibility" features are being used.)

     

    How can I stop these constant/frequent demands for password entry?

     

    FYI, I have used TB2 for ten years and have bought five single-user licenses.  So far only one of the four computers that I maintain remotely via TB2 has had its OS upgraded to Mavericks.  I am waiting for this TB2 bug to be fixed before I upgrade any more computers.  If this bug is not fixed soon, then I will have to switch from TB2 to another remote-access/control tool.  I like TB2 and I'd really like to stick with it, so I hope you can help me.

     

    Thank you.  - Chuck.


  • by candelariasp,

    candelariasp candelariasp Aug 26, 2014 6:30 PM in response to Mike Silverman
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    Aug 26, 2014 6:30 PM in response to Mike Silverman

    Although slightly late, thank you very much for the tip as I was becoming crazy finding a solution for Tb2 8.8.4 since I updated to 10.9.4 few weeks ago.

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