Logmein for mac prevents screen sharing mac os#
From what we’ve seen (and heard) so far, it really looks like Apple wants to completely overhaul the remote computing / sharing capabilities of Mac OS X, and we can’t help but think this is the right path to follow.
However, when the local Lion user attempted to switch users and login as the other user from the Fast User Switching menu, the system experienced a kernel panic, indicating that the feature is still a work in progress and that the new feature likely involves significant changes to how the system handles user logins.ĪppleInsider also reports the Screen Sharing client has been updated to accomodate new functionalities previously exclusive to the Apple Remote Desktop app (also sold in the Mac App Store) such as observe mode, control modes and a dedicated screen capture button. The Lion system only indicated the local user was logged in. Now, any user with the credentials to perform screen sharing can log into a Lion system independently of another user who may already be logged in, and continue to work in a separate graphical session parallel to the logged in user.Īfter logging in behind a local user on a Lion machine, the remote session depicted both users as being logged in from the Fast User Switching menu. Lion will change this, and we believe it’s quite possibly one of the most interesting features unveiled so far, as it opens to a lot of possibilities for remote access, troubleshooting and, overall, effortless management of a machine not in our local network. Or, we tried to remotely log into our home computer only to find out a family member was using it and we had no way to independently access to our apps, files and folders. We’ve all been in this situation: when a friend asks us to control his machine for troubleshooting purposes, we have to make sure he doesn’t do anything while we’re controlling his desktop UI. In previous versions of OS X, when a user tried to connect remotely and share the screen, the “local user” would have to give up on the possibility of controlling the screen – or otherwise find a way to communicate in real-time with the remote user to decide who should move the mouse and control the computer. A user has the possibility to log into a computer with his own account while another account is currently managing and using the machine the “remote user” will still see his desktop environment, all his files and applications.
This is a major change that turns Mac OS’ Screen Sharing tool into a powerful remote computing solution with fast users switching options.ĪppleInsider has posted details and screenshots of the new feature.
Together with the new features we covered in the past, Lion introduces a brand new multi-user screensharing system that will allow users to remotely log into their own computer even while it’s being used (locally) with another account. Following the release of the second Developer Preview of OS X Lion two days ago, several blogs have posted details and screenshots of what’s new, improved and changed in this build and, overall, Mac OS 10.7 itself.