This Story Posted:
May 27th, 1999

[3:40 PM]
Netopia Announces Timbukto Pro 5.0

Netopia has announced the release of Timbukto Pro 5.0, the latest version of their cross platform remote computer access software. Timbukto Pro allows users to access a remote computer on a network or across the Internet. With a variety of access levels, users can do anything from chatting to actually controlling the remote computer. The new version of the software includes new features as well as enhanced performance. According to Netopia: The award winning Timbuktu Pro puts the power of remote control, file transfer, and communications on your desktop. Timbuktu Pro is ideal for people who own more than one computer, or need to collaborate with others over a LAN, through a modem, or over the Internet.Timbuktu Pro is essential for help desk, server, and web administrators. No more walks down the hall. No more trips to remote offices. You can even teach friends or family members how to use their computer right over the Internet! Experience the freedom to go anywhere knowing you can access your computer from home, hotel, remote office or wherever you are. With Timbuktu Pro you're never out of touch. New Features Include: 200% faster Remote Control over modem connections Internet Locator offers IP & Email Address Matching for dynamic IP addresses IP Browser creates lists via TCP/IP to locate current users on the network Tele/Modem Toggle allows you to switch between voice and remote control over same connection Built-in Intercom for voice over IP conversations over the Internet File Synchronization automatically synchronizes information, files and directories between your computers Send Recovery automatically picks up when a large file transfer is unexpectedly interrupted Timbuktu Pro 32 and Timbuktu Pro for Windows compatibility More information on Timbukto Pro 5.0 can be found at the company's web site. Pricing for the product is as follows: Single-pack: $99.95 Twin-pack: $189.95 Ten-pack: $679.95 Upgrade Pricing: Electronic Downloadable Upgrades: Timbuktu Pro 5.0 for MacOS - Includes Free HouseCall UPSW600P-DL Single-Node Upgrade $29.95 UPSW602P-DL Two-Node Upgrade $54.95 UPSW610P-DL Ten-Node Upgrade $249.95 Timbuktu Pro Cross Platform Twinpack UPSW102P-DL Single Mac and Single Windows Upgrade in One Twinpack $59.95 Boxed Version Upgrades: Timbuktu Pro 5.0 for MacOS - Includes Free HouseCall UPSW600P Single License $39.95 UPSW602P Twinpack $69.95 UPSW610P Ten-pack $299.95 UPSW650P Fifty-pack $1249.95 The Mac Observer Spin: We use Timbukto Pro at The Mac Observer and we recommend it to anyone needing to remotely administer Macs. Netopia