FAQ

Ok, what is it all about and how can i use it ?
In one line this is an application alowing to access PC at home/office remotely from any Internet enabled device. It allows you to access command shell on remote machine and browse file system. When using with goMyPlace Proxy server you can keep your machine behind firewall and NAT and still be able access the system

Another use case for the application is sending large e-mail attachments to multiple recipients. try this link for example Picasso.11
Such link can be posted on message board or sent in e-mail.

Where i get help ?
E-mail larytet AT yahoo DOT com
ICQ 82857660
YahooID larytet
AIM screen name larytet
MSN Messenger rodip2p@yahoo.com
voice chat OpenWengo larytet
Message board http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=339743

How do i install java (Win32) ?
Download Java SE 1.5 for Windows from java.sun.com follow installation instructions

How do i install java (Linux) ?
Download Java SE 1.5 (self extracted, not rpm) from java.sun.com, run the file (you will have to chmod +x the file), run command


java -version
if you get something like 'Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition..' everything is fine
if java still does not work create command shell file /usr/bin/java.sh containing two lines

export JAVA_HOME=/usr/java/jdk1.5.0_07
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH

correct path in the JAVA_HOME to point to the place where RPM installed and execute the shell file

source /usr/bin/java.sh
try again

java -version

How do i unzip tar.gz file ?
For Windows try Open Source 7-Zip from http://www.7-zip.org/ For Linux tar -xzf filename

Why should i care about installing GoMyPlace daemon ?
GoMyPlace is the simplest way to access remote machine even when the machine is protected by NAT and firewalled

What is GoMyPlace daemon ?
Daemon is a small application running in your home/office on any machine. Daemon connects to proxy server and allows you to access the machine

What is GoMyPlace proxy ?
Proxy is a gateway allowing you to access your own daemon(s) and public daemons

Should i forward ports in my NAT or change configuration of my firewall ?
Absolutely not. GoMyPlace daemon does not require to expose your network above basic Internet browsing

What ports uses GoMyPlace daemon ?
In typical setup GoMyPlace daemon connects to port 80 of the GoMyPlace server

What about license/money ?
GoMyPlace is a open source project and distributed completey free under GPL license

Where i download GoMyPlace daemon ?
http://larytet.sourceforge.net/goMyPlace.shtml

What do i need to access GoMyPlace daemon ?
Just Internet access and any Internet browser. No Java/.NET is required

How do I use admin pin code
Click SignIn link at the top of the page. Enter admin pincode using dial pad or just enteriing the code in the input field under the pad.
If you see that daemon reports error No configured pin codes found. Please add a user with pincode open file goMyPlaceConfig.xml. you will see something like this there

<users>

</users>
replace empty <users> section with
<users>
<user name="admin" pin="myPinCodeHere" group="admin"></user>
</users>
replace myPinCodeHere with just any alphanumeric sequence - this is your admin password

Who is the author of the project
See resume

Do you need help/money ?
Yes, the project is looking for devoted beta testers and private investors.

Investment is needed: other projects of the same author
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