ThinkDesk Beta begins

Stardock's new suite of programs is coming..

http://www.thinkdesk.net
Stardock Announces ThinkDesk
    Maximize your computing power with this suite of utilities

LIVONIA, MI (April 14, 2005) - Stardock, a leading developer of Windows utility software announced a brand new suite of software utilities called ThinkDesk. The programs of ThinkDesk are designed to allow users to increase their productivity by treating all of the computers they have access to as a single unit.

The initial launch of ThinkDesk will include 4 brand new programs - Multiplicity, KeepSafe, SecureProcess, and ThinkSync. Users who purchase ThinkDesk will receive these 4 programs plus additional programs that get added to the ThinkDesk suite for a year along with free updates to those programs during that year.

Multiplicity, which is available stand alone, allows users to take two computers and put them together as a single computing platform with a single keyboard and mouse controlling both computers. A universal clipboard between the computers allows users to seamlessly copy text and graphics between the computers. A Pro version allows for additional computers to be added as well as allowing for file copying between computers using the clipboard.

KeepSafe integrates file revisioning into Windows XP's file system. Users control which directories or file types they wish to add revisioning support to. When enabled, every time a user saves a document, a previous version is automatically journaled. If the user chooses to go back to a previous version, they can do so right from Windows explorer. The file revisions can either be stored on a local machine or on a network file server in which case it also acts as a seamless automatic smart backup solution.

SecureProcess is designed to allow users and administrators to control what types of processes can be run on a given machine. It enables users to stop viruses, spyware, or worms before the user is infected.

ThinkSync is designed to allow users to treat all their machines local storage as a single, integrated drive system. Users can use it to keep two folders on a local machine synchronized or they can use their Stardock.net account and have multiple machines (on a LAN or over the Internet) keep any group of directories synchronized and does so in a secure fashion.

ThinkDesk is currently in beta, the final version is expected out this Summer with new programs and updates to existing programs being added soon after.

It lists for $69.95 and has discount options for users of stand-alone programs of ThinkDesk (such as Multiplicity) as well as for Stardock Object Desktop users. Its home page is http://www.thinkdesk.net.

Stardock ThinkDesk
$69.95
Requires Windows 2000/XP
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Reply #4 Top
The discounts for ODNT and/or Multiplicitity Pro customers are ?
Reply #5 Top
Not bad.very interesting.
Reply #6 Top
The discounts for ODNT and/or Multiplicitity Pro customers are ?


ODNT: $49.95, MP: $40

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Reply #7 Top
Since this is still in beta, if I purchase today, does my one year of updates start today or when the program is out of beta?
Reply #8 Top
It starts when it's out of beta.
Reply #10 Top
Brad,

I'd like to get technical details on ThinkSync (more information on exactly what it can do). Is that kind of information posted anywhere, or did I just miss it?

Brian
Reply #11 Top
if one has purchased Multiplicity Pro, what will the rate be for a Thinkdesk subscription?
Reply #12 Top
$40.
Reply #13 Top
This is very interesting. However, I would really like to read an article describing the applicability of these programs to the average user. I don't have any problems with buying more software but before I do, I would like to have an idea how much they would benifit the average joe. They are definitely exciting.
Reply #14 Top
Brad.. think about that price.. $40
I've already spent 69.95. The price difference between Pro and Standard is $30.
You get the $30 version included with Thinkdesk. Why wouldn't you offer Thinkdesk for $30 if you have purchase MP Pro?

$10 more bux won't break me I guess.
Reply #15 Top
Serial doesn't work for me.
Reply #16 Top
Serial doesn't work for me.


I think that Thinkdesk via SDC has migrated to the new authentication system (using your stardock credentials instead of the serial).

My serial failed but after a while the suite showed up.

And while the apps are in alpha or beta they are excellent tools.
I would be happy to provide feedback on the documentation during the betas too. {hint, hint Stardock}
Reply #17 Top
I'd be happy beta tester.
Reply #18 Top
Serial doesn't work for me


FWIW, Stardock Sales has forwarded the serial problem to support. They informed me that Thinkdesk will authenticate via stardock ID but should accept the serial.
Reply #19 Top
This build of ThinkSync is not intended for use on Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 machines. In addition, the number of network jobs you can configure is limited to 3 (i.e. using ThinkSync to sync from primary to secondary also running ThinkSync).
Reply #20 Top
c242, that means you don't get to sync your server boxes or block unapproved processes running on them for $69.95. I'm sorry, but part of my job is running servers for a living. As a practical licensing issue, that would be ridiculous at this time.
Reply #21 Top
Nakor : The quote was meant as an information for questions regarding if it will be running on Server 2003 (https://forums.stardock.com/Forums.aspx?ForumID=181&AID=71496#554734), not as any insult. I am sorry, if it looked like that. Also I took the wrong thread unfortunately as I notice now.
Reply #22 Top
Oh, so it thinksync is like GoBack, but only does the file part?
Reply #23 Top
Are there plans to support mutiplicity on other Operating Systems/Platforms? I have a Mac sitting next to my Windows box, that I'd love to be able to be able to use in such a way. Not to mention all the Linux systems behind me.

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Reply #24 Top
Answered my own question...
from stardock's site... https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/
"OS X client in development."



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Reply #25 Top
When will Windows x64 support be coming? I'm about to switch over, and I'd hate to loose out on ThinkDesk.