The integrated setup function will self detect your operating system and after you confirm will automatically install the appropriate software. Synchronization of data files by sending only the changes is available with most Remote Control software and saves a lot of time if only a few changes have been made with a very large file. Reachout can be set up to deter hackers who redial the same number and try different passwords. Even when they try to log in under different user names or to different stations, the system can disable all logins after a specified number of unsuccessful attempts. Stac assures its users of secure downloading over the internet by using Microsoft Authenticode technology to provide a digital certificate certified by VeriSign Inc. when downloading Reachout Pasport.
Data is more secure if sent encrypted.
An optional user definable encryption key verifies the same scheme is used by both computers before even prompting for a login. I recommend Reachout 7.0 for its ease of use, and the use of industry standard transfer protocols rather than proprietary. This is a full service product with solutions to most situtations you will encounter. Naturally Reachout 7.0 is backward compatable with earlier versions back to 5.x either as host or as the control. But I am sure you will be satisified.