We are happy to announce our first ever Remote Utilities Viewer for Mac and Linux. This is a native client for said operating systems and it doesn't require installing any additional frameworks.
Download Viewer for MacDownload Viewer for LinuxThe Beta version has limited functionality and more features will be added at later stages.
This is what has been included in the most recent Beta to date: - Full control and view connection mode
- Direct and Internet-ID connection
- Single password and Remote Utilities security
- Address book in XML format compatible with Windows Viewer
- Multiple address books and address books manager
- Normal and Stretch options for the view mode
- Send Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Displaying remote cursor shape (rendering of Host's cursor)
- Advanced mouse scroll (moving the cursor to screen edges to scroll the picture)
- Fixed issue with RU Security authentication
- Mouse wheel support
Features to be implemented at subsequent beta stages and the final release:- File Transfer connection mode
- Power Control connection mode
- Address book sync and authorization (Custom Server Security) via RU Server
- Thumbnail view of connections in an address book
- Drag and drop, moving and copying of connections with an address book and across address books
- Fullscreen view option in Full Control and View connection mode
- Viewer log.
Frequently asked questionsQ: How is this Viewer licensed?
A: The beta version is free and fully functional with the license expiring on October 1, 2020 (subsequent betas may have a different expiration date).
Q: Can I import my existing address book from Viewer for Windows to Viewer for Mac or Linux?
A: Yes. Simply use the Address Book Manager and specify the path to your address book XML file. Viewer for Windows and Viewer for Mac/Linux use the same address book format.
Q: What if my address book has saved passwords? Will they get imported into Viewer for Mac/Linux too?
A: This is a bit more tricky and it requires that we update Viewer for Windows first. This will be done in the future but for now you can use this interim
rutview.exe file. Replace (or rename "old") your current Viewer executable file, run Viewer and export your address book. Import your address book file into Viewer for Mac/Linux - now it should contain your saved passwords.
Feel free to send us your feedback and bug reports.
Thanks!