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Dec 28 2007

SYED ALI  Keeps crashing on Macbook and Macmini running OS 10.5. Used to work very well with both computer when I had OS 10.4 running.   
(Version 0.8)

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Jun 3 2007

MICHAELINNOTTS  I have installed this and have it running on two computers, as per the instructions. However, I have absolutely no idea how to get my cursor from one screen to the next, or change the keyboard to control one computer to the other.  
(Version 0.8)

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Nov 29 2006

SCHMELDING  The "Download Now" link is linking to version 0.6. The version 0.8 link is: http://downloads.sourceforge.net/quicksynergy/QuickSynergy_0.8_ppc_intel.dmg  
(Version 0.8)

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May 15 2006
***½.

SCHMELDING  Great app, but there are too many quirky things at this point. I realize it's not a full version, but here goes nuthin':

1. Saves .config file to Desktop instead of ~/Preferences.

2. Doesn't remember settings between launches.

3. Too many dialogs. "Have fun"?!? The app doesn't need dialogs -- the buttons already show you the state of the app.

4. Needs better instructions (but then again, so does Synergy).

5. Something that launches you last saved config on login.

However, the app does have a nice interface and not bogged down with too many useless features or other bloat. It's useful, but I'll send my money if the other things get added.  
(Version 0.6)

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Apr 29 2006

ACHICOD  _RONDYKES

If you have never use QuickSynergy, click "Save" first, this will create the file that was missing. Then click "Start"  
(Version 0.6)

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Apr 14 2006

_RONDYKES  have searched developer site as well as sourceforge but am having no luck getting this going. i have a g4 mac and a macbook pro on my desk. i want to set up the g4 to be server and the macbook as client. i type in the ip address and i can get the client running on the macbook but when i put the addresses in the server window "right" and "left" on the g4 i get this error. HD:Users:rondykes:Desktop:QuikSynergy.config not found!

wtf eh! lol, i've fallen and i can't get up. help please.  
(Version 0.6)

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Mar 23 2006

GRANT BARRETT  In order to get this version of QuickSynergy to work with the latest binary releases from the SourceForge project (if, for example, you want to use QuickSynergy with Windows or Linux and not just with another OS X machine), you can easily do so. First, download and decompress the latest OS X version of Synergy from http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/. Then right click on the QuickSynergy application on your computer, and choose "Show Package Contents" from the contextual menu. Go into QuickSynergy.app/Contents/Resources. In there you will find two files (among others) named "synergyc" and "synergys." Replace those two files with the identically named files from the Synergy Sourceforge download. Close the package window. QuickSynergy should now work as usual.  
(Version 0.5)

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Feb 21 2006

NEOBOBKRAUSE  I've used Synergy across my MacOSX and XP boxes for about a year now. I'll bet not having to push buttons on my KVM box literally saves me half an hour or more of drudgery every day. I've used SynergyKM for about 6 months. And that was fairly easy to set up and use. But it hasn't been updated to use the latest Synergy updates for some time. So I gudgingly decided to see if I could get QuickSynergy to work for me.

WOW! It was virtually effortless to install and configure QuickSynergy as a client. And, though I've only been using it for 36 hours, my mouse is noticably more responsive and the connection between my machines MUCH more reliable that what I was experiencing using SynergyKM.

Thanks very much for putting such a great user experience on the front of the Synergy service.  
(Version 0.5)

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Jan 24 2006

ANAME  Sorry for asking this question here (it's about Synergy2), but can I move the cursor over to another workstation - on which someone is currently operating - and have TWO mouse cursors doing thing on that persons screen?  
(Version 0.5)

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Jan 3 2006
*****

CHESTERRANT  I just installed QuickSynergy on my Mac (iMac G5 running 10.4.2) and Synergy2 on my Windows XP laptop. It's fabulous. It took about 10 minutes to set up, and that was only because it took a few minutes to figure out that you need to input computer names in QuickSynergy and and IP address on Windows.

I'm using the keyboard attached to my Mac since I roam with my laptop quite often. It's great! Works like a charm and saves me $50+ on an overblown KVM switch when all I needed to do was share the keyboard and mouse.  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 23 2005
*****

JUAREZ  I love it! Thanks!  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 16 2005

ANONYMOUS  Hi, you need to open port 24800 on both, client and server in order to get synergy2 working (which is also to be found under synergy2.sf.net) But I suspect synergy2 to be corrupting my client (10.3.9) that frequently needs a cold reboot. owever, this has nothing to do with the GUI, which I haven't yet tested :-) Just some information for the curious.  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 16 2005

DARTH BROOKS  Is the mouse supposed to move off the screen onto the client computer's screen? I have another OS X Mac on a LAN and don't have a clue how QuickSynergy works.  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 16 2005

ANONYMOUS  Hi.

Please, go to http://quicksynergy.sf.net There's a step by step manual explain how to use the QS.

Thanks.  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 16 2005

ANONYMOUS  Strange... I thought Synergy2 was an iTunes controller.  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 16 2005

ANONYMOUS  Oh, Synergy is to control the iTunes. Synergy2 is a software for sharing mouse and keyboard :)  
(Version 0.5)

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Nov 16 2005

MELAO  Synergy is an open source project hosted on sf.net

it's older than Synergy2 for itunes i guess

The multiplatform support is great, I'm writing on my iBook using a keyboard attached to a Windows PC  
(Version 0.5)

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