= Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment =

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 * The 'thinlic' environment will replace the 'Sun Ray' terminals during 2013.
 * Advantages of Thinlinc against 'Sun Ray':
  * Supports latest Linux OS natively.
   * This is the main reason for the migration.
  * Much better grafic speed:
   * Smoother scrolling on websites.
   * Playing Videos.
  * Much better USB Stick support.
  * Accessing the same session locally (at the institute) and remotely (for example at home).
  * IT Support will be possible by 'shadow'-ing the session with the IT group.
 * Disadvantage
  * 'power on' takes longer.
  * Sound problems after reconnecting the session. Start the application again (for webbrowsers: reload the webpage).
  * At the moment: 'Smart Card' support is not enabled.

= Usage =
== Connect & Disconnect Session ==
 * Connect: just login. An already existing session  (on anaother terminal) will be moved and reconnect to the new terminal.
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 * Disconnect: Press F8 to open 'popup menu' and choose disconnect.
  * If you need the F8 key in an applications, assign another key for the popup menu. To do so: `F8 > Options > Options > Popup Menu Key`. The new setting is only active during the recent connected session.

== USB Sticks / external Harddrive, CDROM ==
 * Plugged in USB sticks, ext. Harddrives and CDrom will appear in your homedirectory under `thindrives`.
  * Using the USB port at the Keyboard: not all USB stick will be recognized - use one of the USB ports located directly at the terminal.
 * Mount and unmount happens automatically.
 * If you copy data on it, wait until the light on the USB stick stops flashing, plus additional 10 seconds. After that, it's secure to remove the stick.

== Burning CDs & DVDs ==
 * Not possible with the terminal.

== Local: Terminals at the institute ==
 * Login with your regular I-MATH account.

== Remote: Terminals outside the institute - thinlinc@home ==
=== Native Client ===
 * Install the native Client (Linux, Windows, Mac) - no Android or iOS Support.
  * Download: http://www.cendio.com/downloads/clients/
 * Start the native client `tlclient` (it's a standalone application, it's not a browser version)
  * Servername: {{{
tl.math.uzh.ch
}}}
   * Be aware, the second character of the servername is a lowercase 'L'!
  * Username / Password: as your I-MATH Account.

=== Screen Size ===
 * After starting the `tlclient` choose under `Options > Screen` your desired screen size.