Timbuktu Mac OS
By Motorola For nearly twenty years, Timbuktu Pro for Mac OS has been the standard for remote control on the Mac OS. With its simple setup, intuitive, user-friendly interface, and multiple security. For nearly twenty years, Timbuktu Pro for Mac OS has been the standard for remote control on the Mac OS. With it's simple setup, intuitive, user-friendly interface, and multiple security options, Timbuktu Pro for Macintosh is the best remote control choice for your home, classroom or small business.
Aug 14, 2001 Timbuktu is the remote control and file transfer software for the Mac operating system. Version 6.0 has been Carbonized to run on Apple’s new operating system, as well as Mac OS 8.6/9.x with the.
Initial Compatibility
Highlights from Apple's Read Me files and associated documentation:Connectix Virtual PC and Mac OS 8.6 Connectix Virtual PC 2.1.1 and earlier (including version 1.X) are not compatible with Mac OS 8.6 and users should update to version 2.1.2 or later. The 2.1.2 updater is available as a free download for all Virtual PC 2.0 owners on the Connectix web site. (link dead) [2.1.3 is the current version; a complete reinstall may be necessary to resolve conflicts.]
Timbuktu Mosque Architecture
Installing Mac OS 8.6 on computers with Ultra Wide SCSI cards Some older Ultra Wide SCSI cards require a firmware update before they will work with Mac OS 8.6. If the card's firmware is not compatible, your computer will crash during installation or when you start up from the CD. Before installing Mac OS 8.6, contact the manufacturer of your SCSI card to determine if a firmware update is necessary.
Third-party Finder and utility software Some third-party programs that extend or add features to the Mac OS may not be compatible with Mac OS 8.6. Examples include programs that change the way menus work, change how files are stored, or alter the way you work with files in the Finder. You may need to upgrade these applications before you can access the files they affect. For more information, contact the third-party software manufacturer.
Mac OS 8.6 and Virex 5.9.1 glitch?
Steve Maser has found that if you have the Virex 5.9.1 enabled and have Mac OS 8.6 installed, some software installers may have one of two problems:
- They will stop with an 'unexpected error' (Meeting Maker 5.5.3 does this)
- They will look like they work, but they won't install all the parts (Timbuktu Pro does this)
Timbuktu Mosque
Posted on June 4, 2001
Timbuktu Mac Os Update
Netopia has released Timbuktu Preview for Mac OS X. There is a 29.95 charge for this software. Timbuktu is remote administration software which runs on Windows and Macintosh platforms. We received a E-Mail from Ed noting of a security hole with this product that lets a user @ the console have access without even having to log in to Mac OS X. The problem was reported to Netopia and because this is only a preview version we will look for a fix in the next release.
Scenario
At the login screen of the freshly updated Mac OS X with preview version of Timbuktu for Mac OS X we have found a Timbuktu icon in the upper right hand portion of the screen. The menu contains all of the goodies (open timbuktu, turn tcp on/off, about, etc) Timbuktu users have known and loved from the classic OS. The menu About Timbuktu when clicked on gives you full control to the apple menu and system preferences without even being logged into OS X.
Having access to the System Preferences without being logged in can allow access to the users panel where someone could change passwords or any system setting.
Essentially, you’ve got admin access to the entire system prefs window and the users panel even shows the hidden admin/root user. Some say this is something not that large because you can gain full access through single user mode also, SM feels that the problem should be addressed by Netopia ASAP.
Timbuktu Mosquito Nets
If you have purchased this product and would like this issue taken care of please contact Netopia.