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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: on your request it's possible to 'shadow' your session to the IT group - in case of any trouble just call the IT by phone.
 * 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.		 = Cheat Sheet =
||<rowbgcolor="#dddddd"> Action || Note ||
|| Disconnect Session || Press ''' 'F8' '''> 'Disconnect ' ||
|| Screen Lock || Activate: '''Ctrl - Alt - L''',<<BR>>Unlock: to display password prompt, press any key or move the mouse. Sometime it's necessary to press '''Esc''' two times. ||
|| USB Stick || '''~/thindrives''' ||
|| Screen Size || Press 'F8' > 'Fullscreen: Disable' to make a fullscreen Window resizable.<<BR>>This is also usefull at the I-MATH Terminals, if the screen size fits not perfectly to the monitor (deactive and then activate the fullscreen mode again). ||

  * Accessing the '''same''' session '''locally''' (at the institute) and '''remotely''' (for example at home) - no hassle anymore with locked Firefox profiles.
  * '''IT Support''': on your request, it's possible to 'shadow' your session to the IT group - in case of any trouble - '''just call the IT by phone'''.
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== Connect & Disconnect Session ==
 * Connect: just login. An already existing session (on anaother terminal) will be moved and reconnect to the new terminal.		 == Connect Session ==
 * Use any of the Terminals at the institute or use the 'native client' (see below) application on your own computer (Internet access is needed).
 * Just login.
  * An already existing session (in the background or on another terminal) will be moved and reconnect you.
 * Server: '''tl.math.uzh.ch'''
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 * Check the screen size" by default the Session is '''fullscreen'''. To change this, open the 'popup menu' by pressing F8 and change '''Full screen'''.
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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.		 == Disconnect Session ==
 * '''Press F8''' to open 'popup menu' and choose '''disconnect'''.
  * If you need the 'F8 key' in an application, 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.
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 * Plugged in USB sticks, ext. Harddrives and CDrom will appear in your homedirectory under `thindrives`.  * At the moment, there is no window, which opens automatically after you plugged in a USB stick.
 * Plugged in USB sticks, ext. Harddrives and CDROM will appear in your home-directory under the folder '''thindrives'''.
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 * Mount and unmount happens automatically.  * Mount and unmount happens automatically - wait a few seconds. 
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 * If the stick does not appear under directory '~/thindrives', please trigger a remount via menu '''Applications > System Tools > Clean USB Stick umount/mount'''.
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== Remote: Terminals outside the institute - thinlinc@home == == Remote: using the native client (Linux, Windows, Mac) from outside the institute - thinlinc@home ==
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 * Install the native Client (Linux, Windows, Mac) - no Android or iOS Support.
  * Download: http://www.cendio.com/downloads/clients/		  * Install the native Client (Linux, Windows, Mac):
  * Download: [[attachment:setup.thinlinc.4.0.imath.exe|Windows (I-MATH customized version)]] [[http://www.cendio.com/downloads/clients/|Linux & Mac]]
  * At the moment, there is no Android or iOS Support.
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 * It's possible that you have to accept the hostkey: press 'Continue'
{{attachment:hostkey.png}}
 * Pressing 'F8' opens a menu, with options for:
  * '''Disconnect'''.
  * changing '''Full Screen'''.
 * Never logout, just disconnect.
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=== Local printing ===
 * Not configured at the moment.

=== Access local files - exporting local directories to the thinlinc session ===
 * Before connecting to to thinlinc session, configure the directories to be connected between the local computer and the thinlinc session:
  * 'tlclient' > Options > Local Devices >
    * Drives: checked
    * Drives - Details >
     * Add
     * Exported Path: <the path of your local directory>
     * Permission: Read Only or Read Write (as you wish).
 * After any change, best is to close 'tlcient' and start it again. 'tlclient' always saves your last settings.
 * You'll find the local exported filesystem inside your thinlinc session under `~/thindrives`.


= Keyboard Layout =
 * While using the terminals at the institute, the keyboard layout should be detected automatically.
  * On the left-bottom-corner of the login screen, you are free to choose another keyboard layout. This setting is only valid until session disconnects.
  * Typically, it's not practible to change the Keyboard layout every time you connect your session.
 * The best solution to type characters which are not directly accessible on the keyboard, is by using the 'compose key' - please check [[ComposeKey]].

Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment

Contents

  1. Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment
  2. Cheat Sheet
  3. Usage
    1. Connect Session
    2. Disconnect Session
    3. USB Sticks / external Harddrive, CDROM
    4. Burning CDs & DVDs
    5. Local: Terminals at the institute
    6. Remote: using the native client (Linux, Windows, Mac) from outside the institute - thinlinc@home
      1. Native Client
      2. Screen Size
      3. Local printing
      4. Access local files - exporting local directories to the thinlinc session
  4. Keyboard Layout

Cheat Sheet

Action

Note

Disconnect Session

Press 'F8' > 'Disconnect '

Screen Lock

Activate: Ctrl - Alt - L,
Unlock: to display password prompt, press any key or move the mouse. Sometime it's necessary to press Esc two times.

USB Stick

~/thindrives

Screen Size

Press 'F8' > 'Fullscreen: Disable' to make a fullscreen Window resizable.
This is also usefull at the I-MATH Terminals, if the screen size fits not perfectly to the monitor (deactive and then activate the fullscreen mode again).

  • Accessing the same session locally (at the institute) and remotely (for example at home) - no hassle anymore with locked Firefox profiles.

  • IT Support: on your request, it's possible to 'shadow' your session to the IT group - in case of any trouble - just call the IT by phone.

Usage

Connect Session

  • Use any of the Terminals at the institute or use the 'native client' (see below) application on your own computer (Internet access is needed).
  • Just login.
    • An already existing session (in the background or on another terminal) will be moved and reconnect you.

  • Server: tl.math.uzh.ch

tlclient.png

  • Check the screen size" by default the Session is fullscreen. To change this, open the 'popup menu' by pressing F8 and change Full screen.

Disconnect Session

  • Press F8 to open 'popup menu' and choose disconnect.

    • If you need the 'F8 key' in an application, 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

  • At the moment, there is no window, which opens automatically after you plugged in a USB stick.

  • Plugged in USB sticks, ext. Harddrives and CDROM will appear in your home-directory under the folder 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 - wait a few seconds.
  • 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.

  • If the stick does not appear under directory '~/thindrives', please trigger a remount via menu Applications > System Tools > Clean USB Stick umount/mount.

Burning CDs & DVDs

  • Not possible with the terminal.

Local: Terminals at the institute

  • Login with your regular I-MATH account.

Remote: using the native client (Linux, Windows, Mac) from outside the institute - thinlinc@home

Native Client

  • Install the native Client (Linux, Windows, Mac):

  • 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.
  • It's possible that you have to accept the hostkey: press 'Continue'

hostkey.png

  • Pressing 'F8' opens a menu, with options for:

    • Disconnect.

    • changing Full Screen.

  • Never logout, just disconnect.

Screen Size

  • After starting the tlclient choose under Options > Screen your desired screen size.

Local printing

  • Not configured at the moment.

Access local files - exporting local directories to the thinlinc session

  • Before connecting to to thinlinc session, configure the directories to be connected between the local computer and the thinlinc session:

    • 'tlclient' > Options > Local Devices >

      • Drives: checked

      • Drives - Details >

        • Add

        • Exported Path: <the path of your local directory>

        • Permission: Read Only or Read Write (as you wish).
  • After any change, best is to close 'tlcient' and start it again. 'tlclient' always saves your last settings.

  • You'll find the local exported filesystem inside your thinlinc session under ~/thindrives.

Keyboard Layout

  • While using the terminals at the institute, the keyboard layout should be detected automatically.
    • On the left-bottom-corner of the login screen, you are free to choose another keyboard layout. This setting is only valid until session disconnects.
    • Typically, it's not practible to change the Keyboard layout every time you connect your session.

  • The best solution to type characters which are not directly accessible on the keyboard, is by using the 'compose key' - please check ComposeKey.

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