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JollysFastVNC is a VNC client which aims to become the best VNC client on the Mac. When I started ScreenRecycler I thought that there are enough VNC clients out there to support it. When the program started to get useful I realized that the VNC clients available on the Mac were pretty slow and people were complaining about the speed of ScreenRecycler. I was using VNCThing at the time which proved to be acceptable on PPC Macs but does not run on Intel Macs. Without a proper viewer people can't access ScreenRecycler in a way I imagined. So I started programming JollysFastVNC to enable
What's New
Version 1.3.4:
- Added Server List window to application icon menu.
- Fixed bug that prevented reconnection to a closed connection.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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| Downloads:134,339 |
| Version Downloads:541 |
| Type:Internet : Internet Utilities |
| License:Shareware |
| Date:08 Feb 2012 |
| Platform:PPC / Intel |
| Price: $29.90 |
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JollysFastVNC is a VNC client which aims to become the best VNC client on the Mac. When I started ScreenRecycler I thought that there are enough VNC clients out there to support it. When the program started to get useful I realized that the VNC clients available on the Mac were pretty slow and people were complaining about the speed of ScreenRecycler. I was using VNCThing at the time which proved to be acceptable on PPC Macs but does not run on Intel Macs. Without a proper viewer people can't access ScreenRecycler in a way I imagined. So I started programming JollysFastVNC to enable people using ScreenRecycler. As I got a few mails about the VNC capabilities of JollysFastVNC I decided to enhance the program to be a fully functional VNC client. It's still in the early stages of development, even though somewhat usable and fast.
Use the applications about box to mail me problem as I do not read the comments here.
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Jweisbin reviewed on 09 Feb 2012
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ChristopherPrice reviewed on 03 Jun 2011
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Crucial reviewed on 08 Apr 2011
I was having problems with the trial version of the software. It connected to my host machine first time without having to mess with any preferences or router settings, I could see my host, but not control it. I emailed support and received a helpful reply three minutes latter. Local time for the developer was 23:30 hours. Did what the developer suggested and my problem was solved (set the remote host to screen sharing, turn off remote management).
In addition to testing JollysFastVNC I also tried Chicken of the VNC 2.1.1. The Chicken would not even let me log into my remote server and gave me a cryptic error message. When I tried the Chicken with a machine on my LAN that I regularly access with built in Screen Sharing I got the same cryptic error. I deleted the Chicken within 5 minutes of installing it. I don't want to waste my time on something like that when JollysFastVNC connected first time, has a plethora of easily accessible settings that makes sense, and support that is there when you need it. Is JollysFastVNC fast? I can't answer that as the Chicken was dead on arrival, and I have yet to compare it with LogMeIn, although LogMeIn has never felt fast in the past.
After my short test I immediately purchased the Home edition that is available on the MacApp store for $10. The difference between home and pro editions is that the home will only store seven hosts, and is meant for non-commercial use. The pro allows unlimited hosts, and commercial use, all other features are the same.
If there is one thing that could be improved it would be the documentation. Adding a short tutorial or list of what settings to use in System Preferences on the remote machine would be very useful, as would a troubleshooting section for dealing with stubborn router settings.
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For those who don't know what they're doing, leave everything else in /System/Library alone. Seriously.
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/System/Library/CoreServices/Screen Sharing.app
Note that since Spotlight doesn't index files here, it can't be launched directly using Spotlight. You have to know where it is. Or, just find the remote computer by browsing to it via the Finder and then click Share Screen. Also, make sure that you've enabled screen sharing on the remote computer (System Preferences > Sharing > Screen Sharing).
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Lvwolfman reviewed on 09 Oct 2010
So I'd heard how fast JollyFastVNC is. Downloaded it, copied to my apps folder and ran it.
It immediately filled in the server list with my work machine. (I use Logmein hamachi so it is on my "local" network via vpn over DSL.)
Clicked the "connect" button, entered the password and BAM! there was my Ubuntu desktop!
Only one problem so far. The remote screen will NOT refresh. I have to close the connection and then reconnect to see the changes. All I see movement-wise are the mouse pointers. Yes, two. My local pointer and the one on the remote screen moving as a pair, just slightly offset.
So I tried cotvnc (Chicken of the VNC) 2.0b4. Much slower to display and no screen refresh on it either. So it's an issue with Ubuntu's server. BTW, Cotvnc saw the server automatically as well.
Oh well... Both work well enough I think to get TeamViewer started.
Bottom line, JollyFastVNC is noticeably faster than cotvnc. The question we each have to face is: Is active support and speed worth US$40?
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I had to go into the desktop settings (Appearance and then Video Features I think) in Ubuntu and turn off all animations. Seems to be a conflict between Compiz and the VNC clients I've tried.
In any case, both JollyFastVNC and COTVNC now work flawlessly. Funny thing though, both are about the same speed now once the desktop comes up. JollyFastVNC is still superfast at getting the initial screen up and usable.
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Masterminter reviewed on 12 Mar 2010
Although this is a good application it is absolutely not worth paying $40 !
A correct price would be about $10-$15, I certainly would pay for it.
The developer should rethink his strategy: Keeping it high price nobody is going to pay or lower it assets and have plenty of registrations.
Two stars for being expensive. 5 stars when the price is lowered.
I'll suffer with Chicken VNC instead.
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People have mentioned Chicken but you could try the built in Apple 'Screen Sharing App. (/System/Library/CoreServices/Screen Sharing)
Or goto the Real VNC website and proceed to the downloads. Choose the Enterprise version and download the trial for OSX. Only the server is to pay for. Viewer is free. (You don't need to fill in your details.)
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Local: MacBook Pro, 1440x900
Remote: Mac Mini, 1024x768
ssh -L 5902:127.0.0.1:5900 mini
This will tunnel any request for port 5902 on the local machine to the remote mini over SSH (I use 5902 because I already have VNC servers running locally on 5900 and 5901). When I use JFVNC to connect, I get the picture of the remote system in a window the size of the local system. No other VNC client does this on any platform I've used (Ubuntu, UltraVNC, Palm microVNC, Apple's Screen Sharing, Chicken, etc).
Reported for the last six months at least, no progress. I'd really like to use this, but for now I just can't.
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thanks.
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Also, I've since seen this same behavior when connecting to UltraVNC on my Thinkpad, without an SSH tunnel. The screen shows up, but stretched to the size of the host machine.
This unfortunately makes this software completely useless for me.
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Never had an issue with them with JFVNC since I started using it almost a year ago. Ex:
ssh -XC -L 5903:10.200.20.9:5903 user@some.host.com
Tunnels just fine for me.
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ssh -XC -L 5903:127.0.0.1:5900 jochs@mini
Deleted preferences and used default settings, other than IP's and ports (obviously).
Mini, Screen Sharing.app:
http://diamondsw.dyndns.org/Misc/JollysFastVNC/mini-screensharing.jpg
Mini, JollysFastVNC, direct connection:
http://diamondsw.dyndns.org/Misc/JollysFastVNC/mini-direct.jpg
Mini, JollysFastVNC, SSH tunnel:
http://diamondsw.dyndns.org/Misc/JollysFastVNC/mini-sshtunnel.jpg
Thinkpad, Screen Sharing.app (scrolls, as the Thinkpad screen is taller than my local screen):
http://diamondsw.dyndns.org/Misc/JollysFastVNC/thinkpad-screensharing.jpg
Thinkpad, JollysFastVNC, direct connection:
http://diamondsw.dyndns.org/Misc/JollysFastVNC/thinkpad-direct.jpg
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A result can be technically correct, but still be *incorrect* as far as product usability is concerned. If the result of requesting a VNC connection to the same computer that the request comes from can never be completed, I consider that allowing that IS a bug.
my server is using the port 2900
The server type is set to other and my server has
encryption: Prefer On
The real problem is that i cant see the error message as disappear as soon as it appeared.
Could we have a log window?
This would be a great addition in order to "debug" connection problems
Anyway i hope i ll manage to have it work as i like jollyfastvnc a lot.
Thanks for your work
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2/18/08 9:15:46 AM JollysFastVNC[47394] VNCClient connectWithSocket: Caught ConnectionException: VNCClient start: major protocol version error
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Regards - Patrick aka Jolly
I'm quite sure it is something I haven't gotten configured correctly, but JollysFastVNC (v0.96.6 & prior) is quite a bit slower in updating my Intel MacBook Pro screen. From a previous post, I tried connecting to the ethernet-connected PC next to my MacBook via the 192.168... address, but is is equally slow.
Any thoughts on what I can do to get to the point of realizing speed that the others enjoy?
Thank you, Maketso
Using HamachiX (v0.9 1B3 24) and OSXvnc (v1.71) in Mac OS 10.4.11. CotVNC is v2.0b2.
PSS. When first logging-in to any of the PCs (local or remote), it takes several minutes to get a screen image displayed. On the RealVNC server running on each PC, I have removed the wallpaper & background patterns.
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If JollysFast is slower than any other client on the mac I'm pretty sure that it's the server. Drop me a mail and is can figure that one out.
Jolly
Thank you for both of your replies, as well as for your invitation to continue troubleshooting. I'll track down your email address and explore a solution with you a bit more...thank you.
I should have mentioned that I did already have the Server Type configured as "Other".
Can JollyFastVNC run as a server on a PC?
Thanks again, Maketso
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(And is there any way to get the remote Mac to let me have a screen resolution of higher than 1024x768, or is it just restricting me to what the physical monitor is capable of? It feels insanely cramped, and I can't find a way to increase it...)
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Right now you can however use OS X 's capability of remapping the keys to whatever you like. So YOU CAN REMAP it to CMD-SHIFT-F if you like.
Patrick
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Thanks for replying!
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