Компания Stardock решила попробовать себя в абсолютно
новой роли и разработала программное обеспечение не имеющее ничего
общего с интерфейсом операционной системы. Новая разработка компании
Stardock получила название Multiplicity и предназначена для
управления сразу несколькими компьютерами с одного рабочего места.
Одной мышью и одной клавиатурой. Для осуществления управления,
необходимо будет установить программное обеспечение на всех
компьютерах, которыми вы собираетесь руководить в процессе, а так же
необходимо чтобы компьютеры были соеденены в сеть. Реализация
использования Multiplicity представлена вам на рисунке.
Теперь, вы сможете разговаривать в чате на одном компьютере, играть в
стратегию на другом и писать отчёт на третьем компьютере, и всем этим
управлять одной мышью, одной клавиатурой, не бегая от компьютера к
компьютеру всякий раз, когда вам необходимо что либо посмотреть, или
ответить на сообщение. Ценность Multiplicity должны оценить в первую
очередь разработчики, которым приходится иметь дело с несколькими
компьютерами одновременно.
Multiplicity is a new program that lets you control multiple computers with a single keyboard and mouse.
If you've ever used a multiple monitor equipped PC, then you can
imagine how Multiplicity works. Each monitor is connected to its own
PC. When the user moves the mouse over to a given monitor, the user is
then controlling that PC.
It's ideal for power users, engineers, graphics designers, gamers, or
anyone else who has ever seen the benefit of multiple monitors but
wants the full power of multiple computers working seamlessly together.
Multiplicity Pro even lets you copy and paste folders/files between
machines.
Please note: Multiplicity is not a "remote desktop" application. Each
system continues to need its own monitor to display that PC.
Multiplicity is used to seamlessly move between multiple machines and
control them from one primary PC.
Features
* Clip and Paste - Share your clipboard contents among your master and slave computers, including images!
* File and Directory Copying - Easily move files, or entire directories between computers! (Pro Version)
* Hotkey Support - Multiplicity supports fast switching to the connected computers via configurable hotkeys and mouse buttons!
* Fade/Darken Indicator - Multiplicity can fade or darken the non-focus computers, to further enhance navigation speed.
* Onscreen Display - Multiplicity can be configured to display an onscreen indicator of your current location.
* Locking - Support for locking your mouse to a specific desktop (configurable).
* Security - Full password protection, and domain control internally.
* Threshold Option - Full support for threshold control of mouse movement between machines.
* Alternative Control Methods - Multiplicity supports various control methods, such as Jog Dials, and Spatial Controllers!
OPTION BENEFITS/COMPARISONS/ETC
* Control - This is the ultimate application for putting you in
control. Whether it be with two, or three computers, the fact that with
Multiplicity you can interact with them as they are one and seamlessly
move between them - is an important breakthrough in computing! Best of
all, the pro version allows for copying files/folders between
computers!
* Power - Imagine being able to work in a word processor, completing a
proposal for your company on one PC, play a deep strategy game on a
second PC, and chat with a friend/surf the web on the third - sounds
powerful doesn't it? Multiplicity is about power, and putting the power
of your desktop within a single keyboard and mouse.
* Simplicity - It doesn't get any easier than Multiplicity. No
complicated and expensive hardware contraptions, no convoluted software
with tricky configurations. Multiplicity installation is fast and
painless, and our configuration wizard guides you through the stages in
minutes! Its about simplicity, and making your life easier, its
Multiplicity.
* Greatly increase your productivity!
* Easy to use interface! Get your machines working together in minutes!
* Copy and paste images and text between computers seamlessly.
* Great for graphics designers, 3D animators, developers, or other
professionals who want or need the resources of multiple computers at
their disposal but want to work with them as if they were a single
unit.
* Also great for gamers (particularly MMORPGs) who might want to keep
an eye on other things on one monitor while the game runs on the other
without any slow-down (or control two characters at once).
* Terrific for users with a desktop PC and a laptop who want to control both from a single keyboard and mouse.
* OS X client in development.
System Requirements
* At least one monitor per computer and a TCP/IP network between machines is required.
* For use with Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista 32 - and 64 - bit OSes supported.
* Internet access required initially to install.
