Luxembourg, July 5, 2013 - NoMachine, creator and global provider of NX
remote access and application delivery software, announced today the
first beta release of the upcoming NoMachine 4 software. Redesigned to
offer more functionality and a brand new intuitive user-interface,
version 4 is completely revolutionizing remote computing offering users
new ways to access desktops, as well as share and control the content
that's on them.
This Beta version introduces an epochal change in the architecture of
the software thanks to the new network service implementing the NX
protocol to connect and transmit SSL-encrypted data traffic. It
entirely replaces the SSHD server and eliminates it as a pre-requisite
on the host system. It also allows for real-time communication over UDP
for audio and video.
The new graphical interface delivers notable improvements to the
connection menu already presented in the previous Preview versions,
facilitating remote connection initiation and configuration. Additional
UI panels allow users to configure the software installation, and
manage the server settings such as desktop sharing and guest
interactivity, starting or stopping of services and changing of ports.
Moreover, out-of-the box functionality such as printing, file-transfer,
disk-sharing, USB forwarding and record & play is now enabled, and
completes the offering made available in this beta release.
Highlights of this beta release:
*Choose between virtual or remote desktop*
This first beta release offers users a choice of three products:
NoMachine, NoMachine Pro and NoMachine Virtual Desktop Workstation. The
latter being for Linux only and set to replace the NX Free Edition and
NX Enterprise Desktop in the current NX 3.5.0, NoMachine and NoMachine
Pro are for access to remote physical Windows, Mac and Linux and
desktops aimed at both "the consumer" and organizations.
*A new concept for the packages*
All in one: no more confusion about what you need and where you need
it: one package on the local computer, and one package on the remote
host. Additionally, a new UI, the "post-install wizard" (available with
Windows and Mac, coming soon for Linux) has been designed to make it
easier to configure the installation and set-up. Choose whether to
install it as a server & player, or just player.
*Seamless resource sharing from local to remote and vice-versa*
Connect any device, port or service from within the session in a few
clicks. Whether you need to print, access folders on remote desktops,
or transfer content that's on an external drive attached to your local
computer, you can connect and disconnect these resources from the
NoMachine Menu inside the session. Alternatively, choose the fast-track
'Connect a device' wizard which guides you through the steps.
*Built-in capabilities to record and play sessions*
Activities within the session can be recorded via the NoMachine Menu
and stored locally in the NoMachine Recordings folder placed in user's
Documents folder. Recordings are saved by default in WebM format and
can be played back directly with NoMachine or any other player
supporting that format.
*The NoMachine Monitor*
A new application called “The Monitor” is installed in the system tray
to give fast-track access to the server settings UI where users can
manage services and monitor users connected to the desktop during
collaborative sessions. The built-in whiteboard for sketching and
instant messaging enhances the desktop interaction experience.
Additionally, one-click file transfer can be activated from the
Monitor. Transfer from server to player, and vice-versa, even select
who you want to transfer to from the list of users connected
to the desktop.
*Default virtual desktops on Linux*
Virtual desktop functionality is now an element of the "NoMachine for
the Enterprise" range. Starting a new Linux desktop has become more
transparent for the user meaning that when creating a new virtual
desktop, NoMachine Workstation, for example, now runs the default
desktop as set on the system. Administrators can configure the server
to run most preferred desktop type even if it's not the default one on
the system.
*Connect via the NX protocol*
Connections to the remote host rely on the NX network service via the
NX protocol, by default on port 4000. With the exception of the free
'NoMachine' package, all the products in version 4 can be configured to
support connections via the SSH protocol, by default on port 4022 on
Windows and on port 22 on other platforms. The package for Windows
includes the SSH server; on Linux and OS X hosts the SSH daemon must
already be up and running. Support for SSH is disabled by default and
must be activated by configuring and restarting the server.
Upgrade and compatibilities
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Due to heavy changes made during the development of this beta version,
update between Preview 6 and the Beta Release as well as upgrade
between NX 3.5.0 and NoMachine Beta are not allowed. Upgrading from
version 3.5.0 will be supported by the final version of NoMachine 4
officially released.
Users are invited to completely uninstall any previous version of the
software, remove the installation directory and proceed with a fresh
new install. To download the Beta version:
http://www.nomachine.com/download-beta.php.
Compatibility between Preview 6 and Beta versions is not maintained.
Compatibility between NX 3.5.0 and the Beta is preserved, provided that
you install the Beta package with support for SSH connections.
What this Beta version doesn't offer
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This Beta doesn't include Enterprise Server and consequently does not
offer the advanced functionalities typical of that server type:
multi-node support, user profiles and groups, automatic generation of
accounts on Linux host, redirection to a different server and support
for RDP and VNC sessions. Furthermore, file-transfer in NoMachine Web
Player is currently unavailable.
Supported Platforms
- Windows 32-bit/64-bit XP/Vista/7/8
- Mac OS X Intel 64-bit 10.5/10.6/10.7
- OS X 64-bit 10.8
- Linux 32-bit and 64-bit
Red Hat Enterprise 4/5/6
SLES 10/11
Open SUSE 10.x /11.x/12.x
Mandriva 2009/2010/2011
Fedora Core 10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18
Debian GNU Linux 4.0 Etch/5.0 Lenny/ 6.0 Squeeze/ 7.0 Wheezy
Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron/8.10 Intrepid Ibex/Ubuntu 9.04
JauntyJackalope/9.10 Karmic Koala/10.4 Lucid Lynx/10.10
Maverick/11.04 Natty/11.10 Oneiric/12.04 Precise Pangolin
Updating installation of NoMachine Preview 6
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Updating the previous installation of the NoMachine software is not
supported.
Uninstall your current installation (even if it's just a Player
installation), completely remove the installation directory and install
the new NoMachine package.
Installing NoMachine on Windows
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Uninstall NoMachine Preview 6 if you have it already: from the program
Menu choose NoMachine item and run 'Uninstall NoMachine''. Accept to
reboot the machine.
Download the EXE.
Install it by double clicking on the icon of the executable: the
setup wizard will take you through the installation.
Once installation is completed, the post install configurator
wizard will configure your installation.
Installing NoMachine on Mac OS X
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Uninstall NoMachine Preview 6 if you have it already: from
Applications, choose 'Show Package Content' for the NoMachine Service
bundle and navigate it to Contents/MacOS. Run the nxuninstaller program
from there. Move to trash the NoMachine Service bundle from
Applications. If you have a previous version of the Player, move it to
trash.
Download the DMG.
Double-click on the the disk Image to open it and see package icon.
Double-click on the package icon to install the program: the setup
wizard will take you through the installation.
Once installation is completed, the post install configurator
wizard will configure your installation.
Installing NoMachine on Linux
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Uninstall NoMachine Preview 6 if you have it already and remove
manually the installation directory, usually /usr/NX.
To install the new packages you can use the graphical package manager
of your Linux distribution. Alternatively, you can follow instructions
below, intended to be run from command line.
- RPM version
To uninstall previous preview version, run the 'rpm -e nxserver'
command and remove the installation directory.
Download the RPM.
Install the package by running from a console:
# rpm -i nomachine-packageType_version_arch.rpm
- DEB version
To uninstall previous preview version, run the 'dpkg -r nxserver'
command.
Download the DEB.
Install the package by running from a console:
$ sudo dpkg -i nomachine-packageType_version_arch.deb
- TAR.GZ version
To uninstall previous installation of Server package, run the
'NX/scripts/setup/nxserver --uninstall' command. To uninstall previous
installation of Player package, run the 'NX/scripts/setup/nxplayer
--uninstall' command.
Download the TAR.GZ in the /usr directory.
Extract the archive by running from a console:
$ sudo tar xvzf nomachine-packageType_version_arch.tar.gz
Run the setup script for installing the software:
/usr/NX/nxserver --install
*What packages include*
The NoMachine package, the new free product from NoMachine, installs
the player (the local application to connect to desktops) and all the
server components necessary to let you connect from remote to the
physical desktop of the machine where you are installing. It doesn't
support SSH connections and connections via Web (the Web Player). Two
simultaneous connections are allowed. Connections by SSH and via Web
are supported in the NoMachine Pro version.
Packages tailored for the enterprises, in this first beta release
NoMachine Virtual Desktop Workstation for Linux is available, allow for
multiple connections and also include support for SSH connections
(disabled by default) and NoMachine Web Services (a small web server
and the Web Player for running sessions via browser). Four connections
are supported simultanously.
*How to run a session*
From the Program menu on your machine, launch NoMachine and create a
new connection from the UI. Specify the IP or hostname of the machine
you want to connect to and provide valid credentials to log-in to the
account there. NoMachine must be installed on both sides.
Alternatively, connect from NoMachine to a NoMachine Pro installation.
Remote servers with Workstation installed can install NoMachine on
the local side in order to connect.
*How to run a web session*
If you have installed NoMachine Pro or NoMachine Virtual Dekstop
Workstation (on Linux only), point your browser to
http://serverHost:4080 where serverHost is either the IP or hostname of
the machine where you have installed NoMachine.
Please note that the installation comes with a self-signed SSL
certificate intended to be a sample, which doesn't grant a secure
connection. In order to secure your web application, please replace the
SSL Certificate File, namely /usr/NX/etc/keys/host/ht_host_rsa_key.crt
and the SSL Certificate Key File /usr/NX/etc/keys/host/ht_host_rsa_key
with your own.
Documents
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Installation and configuration guides for the NoMachine products are
available at:
http://www.nomachine.com/documents
Some relevant faqs and how-tos:
How to enable support for SSH connections in NoMachine 4
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR04K00662
How to enable requesting the desktop owner's authorization before
connecting to NoMachine 4
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR04K00663
How to run a virtual desktop environment on Linux different from
the default one with NoMachine 4
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR04K00667
Compatibility between NoMachine 4 Beta and NX 3.5.0
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR04K00664
How to print with NoMachine 4 and CUPS 1.4
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR05K00674
NoMachine 4 Beta, keys and certificates for host verification
explained
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR04K00665
How to run a rootless session from player 4 on OS X 10.8 to server
on Linux
http://www.nomachine.com/ar/view.php?ar_id=AR07K00675
The NX Development Team
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