How to setup Apple remote on my Mac Pro

Hi I just received my Apple Remote to use with my Mac Pro. How do I get it to work? Do I have to pair the remote with the Mac Pro? Are there specific programs that will only work with the Apple Remote? I tried Itunes and nothing happened, Pressing button's doesn't seem to do anything. Any help is greatly appreciated

No, the mac pro is the only mac that doesn't currently support the apple remote as is. If you have a ipod touch or iphone, you can use the "remote" app from apple to use your touch or iphone as a remote over wifi. I've tried it before, it works great~ Only tried in itunes though, not sure if front row works.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/remote/

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Later Mac OS X included
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Mac OS X Build(s)
(see Tip 2)
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Jun 2012
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