Remote desktop control app to support mobile Linux-based devices
Nov 18, 2002 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — viewsToronto — (press release excerpt) — Witnet International Inc. announced today that will make a Linux version of Mobilick, its remote Internet desktop control software for mobile devices. The Linux version of Mobilick will augment the company's existing Windows CE mobility based offering.
Mobilick allows control over Internet-connected PCs through PDAs that are connected to wirelessly to the Internet. By applying thin computing solutions, users can run complex applications via PDAs while using only the minimum system resources of PDAs.
The Mobilick solution is ideal for the recently emerging Linux-based handheld device marketplace in pervasive wireless computing and workforce mobility where Witnet has a desirable solution set. The product will be sold to select targeted clients who have a need for the solution in the open standards based Linux operating environment.
Mobilick will allow communication and control from Linux based mobile devices to networks and desktops running Linux and other operating systems or programs while using various wireless connectivity solutions including wireless LAN's and wireless internet.
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