Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 is a remote access software developed by Symantec Corporation that can help manage computers efficiently, enable simple and secure connection and resolve helpdesk issues quickly. The new version 12.5 has an additional native whiteboard support and smart card authentication. Native whiteboard support is for easy collaboration between technician and end user. Smart card authentication supports all PC/SC-compliant smart cards. However, pcAnywhere 12.5 cannot be used as a standalone so Host and Remote must be run together with the pcAnywhere. Windows Host and Remote supports Win 7 / Win Vista / Win XP / Win Pro / Win XP Embedded / WEPOS / Win 2000 / Win 2003 / Win Server 2008. Host for Mac supports Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.6 / 10.7. Host for Linux supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES / WS 4.0 / SuSE Enterprise Desktop 10.