DotMac Enabler

If you are using a restricted workstation behind an authenticated proxy, you might have faced the issue of not being able to configure .Mac for use on those machines. This is where DotMac Enabler comes in. It helps such users to add the ability to edit preferences in a simple interface – by entering the .Mac member name and password, as well as their proxy username and password.

Many workstations are restricted, which means that the user cannot configure .Mac as the preference pane is disabled, or proxy authentication settings as the Network preference pane is disabled. But with DotMac Enabler, users are able to sync their bookmarks, contacts, or connect to their iDisk from a restricted workstation.

The user experience is simplified as the software takes care of setting the preferences necessary for .Mac to be used through an authenticated proxy. DotMac Enabler is an initial version, but it provides a solution for users who have struggled with configuring .Mac in restricted workstations, making their work smoother and easier.