citrix metaframe

Post by **Iane_Blaidd** » Tue May 26, 2009 6:29 pm

figured it was worth a shot to ask...

anyone have a copy laying around? i have 3 clients right now; that want tech support and since Citrix won't support it anymore. all Citrix says is buy the new version, which my clents cannot afford. i have never seen this program, so i am at a loss to help support it.

if anyone has any ideas of where i can get a copy IM me here or email me at s_enchantres@yahoo.com

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Thanks in advance!

Alsmack · Post by **Alsmack** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:32 pm

I think I have a copy of Metaframe Presentation Server laying about. I set out to learn citrix at one point but didn't get too far. I'm not sure how licensing works, but I'll look in my collection and see if I can at least get you a copy of the install discs.

Post by **Iane_Blaidd** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:41 pm

cool ty Alsmack mainly i want to install it and learn it then support people with real copies etc..

let me know what you find out

http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1402278 · Post by **kasantitz** » Tue May 26, 2009 9:18 pm

I dont know if it is an option for your clients or not, but you can always use Terminal Services (Microsoft) also in place of citrix. It basically allows you the same features. All you have to do is install it on the server (should be on your microsoft server cd) and then purchase licensing. It's also nice because it is incorporated with windows. The only major flaw here is if you are not using windows servers

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Oh also, if you dont have licensing installed, I believe there is a certain amount of time where the users can still connect using RDP before it boots them out and tells them they need to obtain a license.

Post by **nenaa** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:28 pm

kasantitz wrote: The only major flaw here is if you are not using windows servers .

Hardly a flaw at all

Post by **Iane_Blaidd** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:18 am

well most clients will never change their software because of all the time and money it takes to retrain everyone to use the new program. it has to be Citrix Metaframe. yes there are better programs but they cost money and they can bearly pay their tech support bills as it is

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hell when i worked for one of the casinos here in town we used a program developed back in the 1980's didnt work worth a damn and i spent more time correcting it's mistakes and printing out dos based reports then actually working. i actually went through a full pack of paper a day! On New Year's day i went through 2 the last year i worked there. all i can say is DAMN PEOPLE DRINK ALOT! (i use to audit the bars in Paris)

Alsmack · Post by **Alsmack** » Wed May 27, 2009 2:27 pm

I found some CD images of Citrix Metaframe XP Presentation Server in my terrabytes of crap (stupid me for being a digital packrat).

If that's what you need, tell me how I should transfer 1.5 GB to you. If you have a place to upload or what not, I can always set it to go over night.

Alternatively you could always send me $20, I can put it on a flash drive and ship it down there. Might be faster than my crappy Comcast upload speeds =P

Shoot me details to email; asiegman at gmail.com

edit: Compressed it in to a RAR archive, just under 1GB for the CD images.

http://eq.magelo.com/profile/1402278 · Post by **kasantitz** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:22 pm

Teamviewer

Useful tech support/presentation/vpn app you can use. Secure, very easy/quick setup, and great for file transfers also.

Just in case you're interested.

Post by **Iane_Blaidd** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:40 pm

Alsmack,

i will have to talk to my partner about the program but i would say lets use Filesanywhere we already have an account set up. will get with you later today

Thanks!

Post by **Iane_Blaidd** » Wed May 27, 2009 7:40 pm

kasantitz wrote: Teamviewer

Useful tech support/presentation/vpn app you can use. Secure, very easy/quick setup, and great for file transfers also.

Just in case you're interested.

i will look into this more; might work for other clients

thanks!