ARRIS Timbuktu for Macintosh v8.8.3- Getting Started Guide - Manual (Page 16)

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Other Timbuktu Pro Features
In addition to the enhancements in Timbuktu Pro version 8, all your favorite tools
and features from previous versions are still available.
Timbuktu Host
Timbuktu Pro no longer uses the “Timbuktu Extension,” which ran in the back-
ground on Mac OS Classic computers. On Mac OS X, Timbuktu Pro uses the Tim-
buktu Host, a background application which monitors incoming Timbuktu Pro
connections. When a connection is received, the Timbuktu Host opens the full
Timbuktu Pro application (if it is not already running) and processes the connec-
tion normally.
Quitting the Timbuktu Host, or disabling it so it does not start automatically, pre-
vents remote users from using Timbuktu Pro to connect to your computer. For de-
tails, see
“The Timbuktu Host” on page 29 .
In addition, when the Only Accept Incoming Connections When Application Is
Open option is selected on the General tab in the Preferences dialog box, Tim-
buktu Pro now runs as the logged-in user. It is no longer necessary to enter an ad-
ministrator name and password when you start Timbuktu Pro. For information
about this option, see
“Setting General Preferences” on page 32 .
Comprehensive Multi-Level Security
Timbuktu Pro uses a flexible and comprehensive security scheme to allow only
the users you want to access your computer. You can restrict access to as few or
as many remote users as you wish. And you can provide individualized combina-
tions of services and privileges to each different user.
Anyone can access the services you provide to Guest Users. You can define any
number of Registered Users, granting them password-protected access to the
specific combination of user access privileges you specify. Registered Users may
also connect securely with SSH, and they can be authenticated at the OS level.
Dial Direct access may also be provided on a user-by-user basis.
If you wish to grant one-time-only access to other Timbuktu Pro services, or allow
access only when you are at your computer, remote users can ask for permission
to use services you have not assigned to Guest Users or to a Registered User
account. The Ask for Permission dialog box opens on your screen, telling you who