how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

is there any way to control remote Mac software via NIT? in the first place the apps of interest would be VLC, iTunes and Transmission torrent client, but controlling all the applications would be nice, if possible.

as for now i've found RemoteBuddy, but i also would be grateful if someone could point me to possible alternatives? are there any?

also, if someone's interested, then specifically for iTunes there's quite nice (and free) browserTunes program.


thank you.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

Remote Buddy is the way to go. Works great with MicroB and is very customizable.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

but aren't there any our usual free and open-source alternatives? :)

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

You could just VNC into your computer (thus having access to everything on your computer) and control it from there.

Not the prettiest solution but it works pretty well.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

You could do it yourself with a web server on your mac (apache) and cgi applescripts. There's some pretty detailed instructions in "Applescript: The Definitive Guide"

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

I'm using LogMeIn Free, you may want to check it out. My needs are somewhat specific so it may not suit everyone.
For iTunes, I bought CoverBuddy a while ago it has its own web interface optimized for PSP but needless to say, it works wonderfully for N800 as well.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

VNC and LogMeIn doesn't suite because i use two 20'' monitors (and therefore all that scrolling will drive me crazy :)). also, those products (i.e. protocols they are using) are pretty slow :(.

as for applescript and websever... well, i assume that it's quite possible, yes. or we may use even ssh, for example. but anyway it'd take some time to arrange all those scripts. and, as mac-user :), i really don't want to program or patch something anymore :). that's why i've switched to mac.

there's also telekinesis program... but it just doesn't work on N800 :( (checks for Safari, i assume).

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

Because you switched to a Mac is WHY you are now having to jump through hoops. I can do amazing things remotely to my Linux machines using my N810. It does remote X apps through a SSH tunnel quite well (although I don't know how to do a center mouse click!).

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

You need to have xmodmap, and run a script like this (from the menu, osso-statusbar-cpu, or whatever):
That sets it to do a middle click when you single click for the next 5 seconds, then sets it back. You can get right-click the same way, but change the first mapping to 3 2 1.

On consideration, you undoubtedly have xmodmap on the server, so you might run it there.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

For VLC you can use its built in web interface.

On the mac go to the VLC menu and mouse over "Add Interface". Choose "Web interface" then on your local network enter the following URL into your tablet's web browser:

http://<Your Computer's IP>:8080/?

if needed you can find your desktop's IP address by going into System Preferences --> Network.

There's also instructions here for creating a web-remote interface for iTunes.

Hope this helps :)

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

Oh great idea. That is what I love about Linux: it seems like there is always a solution to be cobbled together.

Now, unless I am missing how you would activate this (like from inside a VNC viewer full-screen mode)? Since I have an N810 with a physical keyboard, can I map a key like the "Chr" shift key to run this code and therefore get a middle-click mode for 5 seconds at a time?

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

MPC+MPD might cut it.

Also, mounting a share over CIFS/SMB, NFS, SSH(FS) and so on might cut it too.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

josiahg777,

thanks :).


wartstew,

you've missed the point completely :). i can run X and X apps on mac freely. and use tunnels, and so on. the point, however, is that i don't want to look at these ugly interfaces anymore. and don't want to constantly patch something or code plugins/addons/etc. i just want to do what i want to do. and i want software that just works out of the box.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I doubt there will be a solution that will meet your requirements until Apple decidee to come out with some nice polished software product (for the iPhone/iTouch only, I'm assuming) that is designed specifically to interact with your Mac in the user friendly manor you desire. Maybe they already have?

I bought my NIT knowing it was a hackers toy. While others gripe about things that don't work quite right and/or too awkward to use, I marvel at all the things I have been able to do with it after [unfortunately] a little bit of work. That said, I keep getting reminded when pulling up program interfaces designed for a mouse that a mouse is NOT like a touch screen. There are lots of funny things I've never thought about until now.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

I use http://anyremote.sourceforge.net as remote control software.

You can find my deb to run it on the tablet here:
anyremote in usb2vga thread

I control the tablet from my mobile phone, but there are other frontends as well on the website.
Perhaps it works for Mac users as well.

Good luck!
asys3

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

asys3,

yes, there's no problem controlling a mac from a mobile phone. however, i'd like to control a mac from a tablet :).

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

tty,

You can control VLC with Irreco remote controller and Irreco telnet-backend. Irreco is available at http://irreco.garage.maemo.org/ or from maemo-extras chinook repository.

After installing Irreco,
configure telnet device controller with details of your computer which runs VLC (host and port).

Start VLC in MacOSX from terminal in /Applications/VLC.app/Contents/MacOS/
for example with command: " VLC --extraintf rc --rchost :4443 " where 4443 is the port you want VLC to listen connections. Remember to open/forward that port if you are going to use it outside firewall/NAT.

Then create buttons in Irreco for commands you want to send to VLC, play,stop,pause etc. Instructions for using Irreco can be found from the Irreco website.

VLC telnet interface must be launched from commandline becouse adding that from GUI wont allow connections without password which Irreco telnet backend cant manage.

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

thanks, sampppa :).

Re: how to control remote software (VLC, iTunes, etc) via NIT?
 

VLC-REMOTE 0.1 is avaible in extra-devel !
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Li_QmOsonq...730-001342.png