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Microsoft launches public beta for SharedView

SharedViewMicrosoft has brought its Tahiti screen sharing program out of private beta and given it a new, more descriptive name: SharedView.

The program lets up to 15 users connect to your computer over the internet and see what's on your screen. You can also grant other users control over your screen, which is useful for collaborating on projects or presentations. You regain control of your screen with a click of your mouse should someone start to get naughty with your PC.

You can also share files, and a future release will include audio, chat, and generally have a good old fashioned office meeting (without the office).

There haven't been many major changes since the initial release, but the new version does feature some interface tweaks. SharedView requires Windows XP or Vista.


[via Digital Inspiration]

Filed under: Utilities, Productivity, Microsoft

Microsoft working on split-screen computer sharing

Split ScreenMicrosoft is working on technology that will allow two people to easily use a single computer at the same time. Basically, the software creates two virtual desktops on one monitor, and allows you to plug in a second mouse and keyboard so that two users can work on the same machine at once.

Sure, those on the bleeding edge of technology would rather have one computer and two monitors all to themselves. But in countries where computer access is limited, this is a great way to get a lot of bang for your buck when buying one PC.

Users can also easily share files between the two desktops just by scrolling their mouse over to the other side of the screen.

[via Engadget]

Filed under: Internet, Utilities, Windows, Productivity

Microsoft launches private beta of screen sharing software

TahitiMicrosoft has launched a new program that allows you to share what's on your display with up to 15 other users over the internet. The program, code-named Tahiti is in a private, invitation-only beta at the moment. Here's how it works:

You login using your Windows Live information. Then you can invite users to see applications running on your computer. You can also selectively grant control of those applications, enabling long distance collaboration on projects. If a problem arises, you can click on your mouse or press a button on your keyboard and you regain control.

If you're working on a Word document with other users, Tahiti will track changes and assign a name and color to the changes made by each user.

Tahiti also allows file sharing, so you can send files and documents to other members of your team without using email, FTP or any other external application. Tahiti runs on Windows XP and Vista.

[via Digital Inspiration]

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