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alienesque

01-04-2005, 04:21 PM

hi..ive got a g4 tower and a g4 laptop and id love to able to use the laptop as a second monitor (extend the desktop) for my tower when im in my studio.

anyone know if this is possible:

cheers :)

CHip

01-05-2005, 06:22 AM

yes it is possible! there is a piece of software that will do exactly what you need, even over a wireless network! not sure if it works on mac though :curious:
but i cant remmember what its called:cry: . i saw it reviewed in a magazine a few months ago.

CHip

01-05-2005, 06:36 AM

found it!
http://www.maxivista.com./demo.htm

watch the demo movie, very impressive. but doesnt look like it runs on mac

alienesque

01-05-2005, 07:20 AM

thanks...looks very cool...it also looks like its pc only :hmm:

that would have been perfect

thanks anyway :)

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