Multiplicity

2008-08-13 06:53:55

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FFLink: There is.; +1,380|7148|Devon, England

The other day, I was wondering if there was a program that would enable me to "link" my computer and my laptop together. I thought about Remote Desktop, but thought I didn't have enough PC power to run that sort of thing. Anyway, today, I found this:

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.

I have it working perfectly on my PC and laptop. It's great

I suggest if you have two computers next to eachother, you give this a go. It costs $30 or something, but if you're "short on money", contact me...

Last edited by FFLink13 (2008-08-13 06:55:58)

2008-08-13 07:43:33

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ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6818|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

been using it for years, works great

2008-08-13 08:14:46

#3

RDMC: Enemy Wheelbarrow Spotted..!!; +736|7022|Area 51

It would be so funny if I installed this on my dads PC/laptop and sisters PC. Whenever I am gaming their mouse will shoot across the screen

2008-08-13 08:46:02

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Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7189|St. Andrews / Oslo

How are the PCs connected together?

USB? Ethernet? Network?

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2008-08-13 08:46:44

#5

i g: Banned; +876|6321|GA

i thought this was going to be about that gay movie

2008-08-13 08:48:18

#6

ceslayer23: IN YOUR MIRROR; +142|6818|CLOSER THAN I APPEAR

RDMC wrote:
It would be so funny if I installed this on my dads PC/laptop and sisters PC. Whenever I am gaming their mouse will shoot across the screen

it doesn't mimic the mouse movements of the host computer, it lets you scroll off the screen and use the same mouse for a different computer.

Jenspm wrote:
How are the PCs connected together?

USB? Ethernet? Network?

through the network.

2008-08-13 08:49:50

#7

jord: Member; +2,382|7135|The North, beyond the wall.

I really don't get it. Can someone explain a use.

2008-08-13 08:57:13

#8

Brasso: member; +1,549|7088

jord wrote:
I really don't get it. Can someone explain a use.

Watch porn on one monitor and post in religious forums on the other

Last edited by haffeysucks (2008-08-13 08:57:23)

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-08-13 08:59:42

#9

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7189|St. Andrews / Oslo

jord wrote:
I really don't get it. Can someone explain a use.

You can easily control two PCs with the same keyboard and mouse without swapping connections etc. Just by moving your mouse to the other screen (like you would with dual monitors).

2008-08-13 12:06:08

#10

RDMC: Enemy Wheelbarrow Spotted..!!; +736|7022|Area 51

ceslayer23 wrote:
RDMC wrote:
It would be so funny if I installed this on my dads PC/laptop and sisters PC. Whenever I am gaming their mouse will shoot across the screen
it doesn't mimic the mouse movements of the host computer, it lets you scroll off the screen and use the same mouse for a different computer.

Jenspm wrote:
How are the PCs connected together?

USB? Ethernet? Network?
through the network.

Aww..you just killed my dream of annoying both my dad and sister at once GG!

2008-08-13 12:13:53

#11

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7164|67.222.138.85

1) Can you set the switch to something other than moving the mouse, like a keybind?

2) Is it compatible between linux/windows?

2008-08-13 12:19:57

#12

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7189|St. Andrews / Oslo

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
1) Can you set the switch to something other than moving the mouse, like a keybind?

2) Is it compatible between linux/windows?

2 very good questions, interested in this as well

2008-08-13 12:22:44

#13

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7164|67.222.138.85

I was looking through the site Jens, it doesn't support linux.

2008-08-13 13:27:22

#14

Brasso: member; +1,549|7088

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
I was looking through the site Jens, it doesn't support linux.

That sucks, my laptop is running Ubuntu, and that's what I was thinking of using.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-08-13 13:58:41

#15

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|7148|Devon, England

haffeysucks wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
I was looking through the site Jens, it doesn't support linux.
That sucks, my laptop is running Ubuntu, and that's what I was thinking of using.

Could try the variation that guy posted in the first reply?

2008-08-13 14:03:08

#16

CrazeD: Member; +368|7130|Maine

Jenspm wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
1) Can you set the switch to something other than moving the mouse, like a keybind?

2) Is it compatible between linux/windows?
2 very good questions, interested in this as well

Hotkey Support - Multiplicity supports fast switching to the connected computers via configurable hotkeys and mouse buttons!

I've been looking for a program like this... hmm... I might give it a try.

2008-08-13 15:11:03

#17

Vilham: Say wat!?; +580|7223|UK

This could be of great use to me when modelling and such or PSing with reference images. Nothing more annoying than tabing out of the program to look at your reference image every 2 minutes.

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