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@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ System Requirements
* Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (the Windows NT family);
* Mac OS X 10.3 (10.2 may work);
* Mac OS X 10.2 or higher;
* Unix:
X Windows version 11 revision 4 or up with the XTEST extension
@@ -87,17 +87,17 @@ via TCP/IP networking. Most systems come with this installed.
The first step is to pick which keyboard and mouse you want to share.
The computer with that keyboard and mouse is called the "primary
screen" and it runs the synergy server. All of the other computers
are "secondary screens" and run the synergy client. The Windows NT
family, starting with NT 4 with service pack 3, and Unix are the best
choices. The Windows version provides a convenient GUI for
configuration.
are "secondary screens" and run the synergy client.
Second, you install the software. Choose the appropriate package
and install it. On Windows you should run SynergyInstaller. You
must install the software on all the computers that will share the
mouse and keyboard.
Third, you configure and start the server.
Third, you configure and start the server. The Windows version
provides a convenient GUI for configuration. Other platforms
require creating a simple text file.
Windows
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Run `synergy' by double clicking on it. This brings up a dialog.
@@ -122,6 +122,12 @@ Third, you configure and start the server.
* Enter the server's screen name next to `Screen Name'
* Click `OK'
Note that when you link screens together you must explictly link in both
directions. For instance, if you have computer A on the left of B then
you must indicate A is to the left of B *and* that B is to the right of
A. If you don't do both then you'll find you're unable to leave one of
the screens.
Now click `Test'. The server will start and you'll see a console window
with log messages telling you about synergy's progress. If an error
occurs you'll get a dialog box telling you synergy is about to quit;
@@ -202,8 +208,9 @@ on Windows 95, 98, or Me then make sure the synergy log window is
not the active window; just click on another window, like synergy's
`Running Test...' window, if it is. Use the mouse and keyboard
normally except use the edge of the screens to jump to other screens.
You can also cut-and-paste across computers. Currently, only text
transfers between computers. Start the remaining clients.
You can also cut-and-paste text, HTML, and images across computers
(HTML and images are not supported on OS X yet). Start the remaining
clients.
Once the configuration is verified, see the instructions in INSTALL
under `Starting Automatically on ...' for details on running synergy