Sure. I use a shareware program (preference panel) called Mira by Twisted Melon to control various programs and switching on my Mac Pro.
[Link: twistedmelon.com]I just taught the 9600 the 6 buttons of the Apple remote and customized the Mira preference panel to suite my needs. Now I can launch VLC, Frontrow, Firefox, etc... and control all the transport functions from the 9600. It works great!