PointyRemote

Infobox Software
name = PointyRemote



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author = Pointless
developer = [http://www.1emulation.com 1emulation.com]
released = 23 January, 2006
latest release version = 0.000015a
latest release date = 7 February, 2006
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frequently updated = no
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operating system = PC/DS
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language = English
status = alpha
genre = VNC
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website = http://1emulation.com

PointyRemote is a VNC client that runs simultaneously on a PC and a Nintendo DS (or DS Lite), which was designed by an anonymous developer calling himself/herself "Pointless". [ [http://www.1emulation.com/forums/index.php?showuser=8600 "Pointless"'s userpage on "1emulation.com" (login required to view)] ] [ [http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/06/pointyremote-like-vnc-for-your-ds/ engadget's blog entry on the program] ] It is currently the only VNC software available for the Nintendo DS.

Usage

PointyRemote consists of two software parts: the PC server client and the DS viewer client. The viewer client connects to the Internet using Nintentdo's Wifi capabilities built in to the DS; it then connects to the VNC server being hosted by the PC client. The host computer is then able to be controlled by the viewer client's system.

A full screen view is available on the upper screen, while a double click on the touch screen will give a zoomed view.

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