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INSTALL
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@ -95,13 +95,14 @@ First configure the server. Click the `Server' radio button
* Click OK * Click OK
* Use `Add' to add your other computers * Use `Add' to add your other computers
* Using a computer's name as its screen name is recommended * Using a computer's name as its screen name is recommended
* Choose desired screen options on the `Add' dialog
* Use the controls under `Layout' to link screens together * Use the controls under `Layout' to link screens together
* Click (once) on the server's name in the `Screens' list * Click (once) on the server's name in the `Screens' list
* Choose the screen to the left of the server * Choose the screen to the left of the server
* Use `---' if there is no screen to the left of the server * Use `---' if there is no screen to the left of the server
* Choose the screens to the right, above and below the server * Choose the screens to the right, above and below the server
* Repeat the above steps for all the other screens * Repeat the above steps for all the other screens
* Use `Options...' to set desired options. * Use `Options...' to set desired options
* If the server's screen name is not the server's computer name: * If the server's screen name is not the server's computer name:
* Click `Advanced...' * Click `Advanced...'
* Enter the server's screen name next to `Screen Name' * Enter the server's screen name next to `Screen Name'
@ -308,6 +309,13 @@ appear before the `links' and `aliases' sections.
switch. This helps prevent unintentional switching switch. This helps prevent unintentional switching
when working near the edge of a screen. when working near the edge of a screen.
screenSaverSync = {true|false}
If set to false then synergy won't synchronize screen
savers. Client screen savers will start according to
their individual configurations. The server screen
saver won't start if there is input, even if that input
is directed toward a client screen.
You can use both the switchDelay and switchDoubleTap options at You can use both the switchDelay and switchDoubleTap options at
the same time. Synergy will switch when either requirement is the same time. Synergy will switch when either requirement is
satisfied. satisfied.

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README
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@ -188,9 +188,12 @@ Finally, start the clients.
Both the client and server should immediately report the connection Both the client and server should immediately report the connection
or an error. If successful, you should now be able to move the or an error. If successful, you should now be able to move the
mouse off the appropriate edge of your server's screen and have it mouse off the appropriate edge of your server's screen and have it
appear on the client's screen. Use the mouse and keyboard normally appear on the client's screen. If you're running the synery server
except use the edge of the screens to jump to other screens. You on Windows 95, 98, or Me then make sure the synergy log window is
can also cut-and-paste across computers. Currently, only text not the active window; just click on another window, like synergy's
`Running Test...' window, if it is. Use the mouse and keyboard
normally except use the edge of the screens to jump to other screens.
You can also cut-and-paste across computers. Currently, only text
transfers between computers. Start the remaining clients. transfers between computers. Start the remaining clients.
Once the configuration is verified, see the instructions in INSTALL Once the configuration is verified, see the instructions in INSTALL
@ -251,6 +254,11 @@ Tips and Tricks
provide secure communications and it should not be used on or over provide secure communications and it should not be used on or over
untrusted networks. untrusted networks.
* Synergy doesn't work if a 16-bit Windows application has the focus
on Windows 95/98/Me. This is due to limitations of Windows. One
commonly used 16-bit application is the command prompt (command.exe)
and this includes synergy's log window when running in test mode.
Bug Reports Bug Reports
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