Looking for desk sharing cross platform FREE software

marz · marz #1 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 03:54 PM

I am a trainer and would like to try some FREE cross platform sharing software that DOES not require a download of the software. I train a lot of newbies and I'm not sure they could handle a download (even with phone instructions) I will not necessarily see these people before the training session.
I have already looked at logmein, webx and the recently reviewed "crossloop." They all require a download and crossloop does not have a mac version at this time ( they are supposed to very soon) The crossloop looks the easiest so far and I think some newbies could handle the download.
Does anyone have any other ideas about software that was not mentioned?

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 06:48 PM

I'm not sure I understand what you expect. You want FREE software that you DO NOT download? What... you want a cd in the mail or something?

marz · marz #3 (**permalink**)

09-28-2008, 07:56 PM

Sorry, I don't think I explained it properly. I want to "take over" the student's mouse and screen (from my computer) to show them how to do things. Then I want them to be able to take their mouse back and do something(while I see their screen from my computer). I have been looking around and it's called screen sharing, but most of these programs require both computers to download some small application.(which I don't think the Newbie computer users will be able to do). I do both mac and PC training, there are very few programs that do both.
I have found at least 50 companies that have web sites that "supposedly" do some of what I want. I just wondered if anyone has actually tried any of these. I plan to pick one or two and try it with friends and family.

Audio.Trench · Audio.Trench #4 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 10:59 PM

www.logmein.com

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #5 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 11:14 PM

You mean you logmein works without downloading ANYTHING?

Nope, doesn't

Audio.Trench · Audio.Trench #6 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 11:47 PM

Yeah, sorry, I'm half-doped on sinus/allergy medicine and didn't read it through..

There is a small download, but it IS available for mac, and it IS good. There aren't many, if any, resources like this that will provide it without downloading some kind of applet/browser add-on.

cuhnool · cuhnool #7 (**permalink**)

09-29-2008, 11:50 PM

doesnt screen sharing work the same way?

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #8 (**permalink**)

09-30-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkArt

Yeah, sorry, I'm half-doped on sinus/allergy medicine and didn't read it through..

There is a small download, but it IS available for mac, and it IS good. There aren't many, if any, resources like this that will provide it without downloading some kind of applet/browser add-on.

yea, pretty much impossible without either a download or a built in application.

cwa107 · cwa107 #9 (**permalink**)

09-30-2008, 08:43 AM

NOTE: Thread moved to appropriate forum. Not just anything goes in Anything Goes

coach_z · coach_z #10 (**permalink**)

09-30-2008, 08:59 AM

gotomeeting.com all they have to do is click on a link you send them and then click 'give presenter mouse and keyboard and screen' then you can use their computer...not free though, but free trial...if you work for soemone they should be able to pay the money for it

lifeisabeach #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,787 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	09-28-2008, 06:48 PM I'm not sure I understand what you expect. You want FREE software that you DO NOT download? What... you want a cd in the mail or something? Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,534 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	09-29-2008, 11:14 PM You mean you logmein works without downloading ANYTHING? Nope, doesn't mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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cwa107 #9 (permalink)
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coach_z #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 3,169 Mac Specs: i dont have no mac's	09-30-2008, 08:59 AM gotomeeting.com all they have to do is click on a link you send them and then click 'give presenter mouse and keyboard and screen' then you can use their computer...not free though, but free trial...if you work for soemone they should be able to pay the money for it MoTM honor roll... when? i dont remember
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marz #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 17, 2007 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 14 Mac Specs: mac book pro	09-28-2008, 03:54 PM I am a trainer and would like to try some FREE cross platform sharing software that DOES not require a download of the software. I train a lot of newbies and I'm not sure they could handle a download (even with phone instructions) I will not necessarily see these people before the training session. I have already looked at logmein, webx and the recently reviewed "crossloop." They all require a download and crossloop does not have a mac version at this time ( they are supposed to very soon) The crossloop looks the easiest so far and I think some newbies could handle the download. Does anyone have any other ideas about software that was not mentioned?
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Member Since: Oct 03, 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,719 Mac Specs: Custom PC	09-29-2008, 10:59 PM www.logmein.com
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Audio.Trench #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 03, 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,719 Mac Specs: Custom PC	09-29-2008, 11:47 PM Yeah, sorry, I'm half-doped on sinus/allergy medicine and didn't read it through.. There is a small download, but it IS available for mac, and it IS good. There aren't many, if any, resources like this that will provide it without downloading some kind of applet/browser add-on.
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Member Since: Jun 02, 2008 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,502 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo \| 1GB RAM \| OS X 10.6.3 \| 250GB External HD \| 8GB iPod Touch 1st Gen 3.1.3	09-29-2008, 11:50 PM doesnt screen sharing work the same way?
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