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|| Action || Note ||
||<rowbgcolor="#eeeeee"> Disconnect Session || Press ''' 'F8' '''> 'Disconnect ' ||
|| Screen Lock || '''Ctrl - Alt - L''' ||
|| USB Stick || '''~/thindrivers''' ||		 ||<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 / Local files|| '''~/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). ||
|| [[#Keyboard_Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || The keyboard will be automatically detected during log in. If you need special characters, the easiest way is to use the 'Compose Key' ||
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= General =
 * 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) - no hassle anymore with locked Firefox profiles.		   * Accessing the '''same''' session '''locally''' (at the institute) and '''remotely''' (for example at home) - no hassle anymore with locked Firefox profiles.
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 * Disadvantage
  * 'power on' takes longer.
  * Sound problems after reconnecting the session: Start the application again (for webbrowsers: reload the webpage) or disconnect and reconnect again.
  * '''Smart Card''': at the moment not enabled.
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 * Just login. An already existing session (on another terminal) will be moved and reconnect to the new terminal.  * 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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== USB Sticks / external Harddrive, CDROM ==
 * Plugged in USB sticks, ext. Harddrives and CDROM will appear in your homedirectory 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.
 * 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.		 == USB sticks: Terminals in building Y27 ==
 * If you plug in a USB Stick at the terminal, there is '''no window''', which opens automatically.
 * Plugged in USB sticks or ext. Harddrives will appear in your home-directory under the folder '''thindrives'''.
 * Open a Filemanager (Menu: Places) and navigate to your 'home directory > thindrives'.
 * Mount and unmount happens automatically - wait a few seconds.
 * If you copy data, wait until the light on the USB stick '''stops''' flashing or the '''progress bar''' disappear, plus some additional 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'''.
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== Burning CDs & DVDs ==
 * Not possible with the terminal.		 == Remote Access: Linux, Windows, Mac from outside the institute - thinlinc@home ==
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== Local: Terminals at the institute ==
 * Login with your regular I-MATH account.		 === By webbrowser ===
 * https://tl.math.uzh.ch
 * No sound.
 * No local drives
 * For touch based devices (Tablets), you'll find a software keyboard on the top of the window,
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== Remote: using the native client (Linux, Windows, Mac) from outside the institute - thinlinc@home ==
=== Native Client ===
 * Install the native Client (Linux, Windows, Mac):
  * Download: http://www.cendio.com/downloads/clients/
  * At the moment, there is no Android or iOS Support.
 * Start the native client `tlclient` (it's a standalone application, it's not a browser version)
  * Servername: {{{		 === By native client ===
 * Install the native Client (Linux, Windows, Mac): [[http://www.cendio.com/downloads/clients/|Windows, Linux & Mac]]
  * At the moment, there is no native Android or iOS Support. Use the webclient instead.
 * Start the native client and connect to: {{{
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 * It's possible that you have to accept the '''hostkey''': press 'Continue'
{{attachment:hostkey.png}}

 * '''Disconnect''' / toggle '''Full screen''': Pressing 'F8' opens a menu, with options for:
  * '''Disconnect'''.
  * changing '''Full Screen'''.

 * Best practice: it's not necessary to logout, just disconnect.
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=== Local printing ===
 * Not configured at the moment.

== Copy files from/to the Thinlinc Session ==
 * This is is very similar as with the USB sticks above.
 * Assumption: you're using a private computer - this computer is called the 'local computer'.
 * If you plug in a USB stick at the local computer, the directory of the USB stick is automatically '''mapped''' to the '''~/thindrives''' directory inside the thinlinc session.
 * You're free to map additonal directories, of the local computer, to your thinlinc session.
  1. Open the 'Thinlinc Client' and choose '''Options > Local Devices > Drives: Details'''
  2. Add a new directory and set 'permissions'
{{attachment:thinlinc.options.local.drives.png}}
{{attachment:thinlinc.export.local.png}}
{{attachment:thinlinc.select.png}}


= Keyboard Layout =
 * If you like to use a keyboard with a different layout than already installed in your office, please contact our IT support team.
 * '''Automatic layout detection''': While using the terminals at the institute, the keyboard layout should be detected automatically, regarding the connected keyboard type.
 * An efficient and fast solution, to type characters, which are not directly accessible on the keyboard, is by using the 'compose key' - please check [[ComposeKey]].
 * '''Manual selected keyboard layout''':
  * This setting is only valid until session disconnects.
   * It's boring to change the keyboard layout every time you connect your session - unfortunately, there's no solution at the moment to make the 'manual selected keyboard layout' permanent.
  * '''Before log in''': on the left-bottom-corner of the '''login''' screen, you are free to choose another keyboard layout.
  * '''After log in''': If you want to change the keyboard layout on the fly (session is active):
   * Press 'F8'
   * Disable 'Fullscreen'
   * Then you'll see the icon of the 'keyboard layout switcher' in the lower left corner of the screen: click on it to open the 'keyboard layout switcher'
   * Select your favorite layout.
   * If you like, activate 'fullscreen' again by pressing 'F8' again and active 'Fullscreen'.
 * Website to convert keystokes to specific languages: http://www.typeit.org/

Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment

Contents

  1. Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment
  2. Cheat Sheet
  3. Usage
    1. Connect Session
    2. Disconnect Session
    3. USB sticks: Terminals in building Y27
    4. Remote Access: Linux, Windows, Mac from outside the institute - thinlinc@home
      1. By webbrowser
      2. By native client
      3. Screen Size
      4. Local printing
    5. Copy files from/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 / Local files

~/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).

Keyboard Layout

The keyboard will be automatically detected during log in. If you need special characters, the easiest way is to use the 'Compose Key'

  • 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: Terminals in building Y27

  • If you plug in a USB Stick at the terminal, there is no window, which opens automatically.

  • Plugged in USB sticks or ext. Harddrives will appear in your home-directory under the folder thindrives.

  • Open a Filemanager (Menu: Places) and navigate to your 'home directory > thindrives'.

  • Mount and unmount happens automatically - wait a few seconds.

  • If you copy data, wait until the light on the USB stick stops flashing or the progress bar disappear, plus some additional 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.

Remote Access: Linux, Windows, Mac from outside the institute - thinlinc@home

By webbrowser

  • https://tl.math.uzh.ch

  • No sound.
  • No local drives
  • For touch based devices (Tablets), you'll find a software keyboard on the top of the window,

By native client

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

    • At the moment, there is no native Android or iOS Support. Use the webclient instead.

  • Start the native client and connect to: 

    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

  • Disconnect / toggle Full screen: Pressing 'F8' opens a menu, with options for:

    • Disconnect.

    • changing Full Screen.

  • Best practice: it's not necessary to logout, just disconnect.

Screen Size

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

Local printing

  • Not configured at the moment.

Copy files from/to the Thinlinc Session

  • This is is very similar as with the USB sticks above.
  • Assumption: you're using a private computer - this computer is called the 'local computer'.

  • If you plug in a USB stick at the local computer, the directory of the USB stick is automatically mapped to the ~/thindrives directory inside the thinlinc session.

  • You're free to map additonal directories, of the local computer, to your thinlinc session.

    1. Open the 'Thinlinc Client' and choose Options > Local Devices > Drives: Details

    2. Add a new directory and set 'permissions'

thinlinc.options.local.drives.png thinlinc.export.local.png thinlinc.select.png

Keyboard Layout

  • If you like to use a keyboard with a different layout than already installed in your office, please contact our IT support team.

  • Automatic layout detection: While using the terminals at the institute, the keyboard layout should be detected automatically, regarding the connected keyboard type.

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

  • Manual selected keyboard layout:

    • This setting is only valid until session disconnects.
      • It's boring to change the keyboard layout every time you connect your session - unfortunately, there's no solution at the moment to make the 'manual selected keyboard layout' permanent.

    • Before log in: on the left-bottom-corner of the login screen, you are free to choose another keyboard layout.

    • After log in: If you want to change the keyboard layout on the fly (session is active):

      • Press 'F8'
      • Disable 'Fullscreen'
      • Then you'll see the icon of the 'keyboard layout switcher' in the lower left corner of the screen: click on it to open the 'keyboard layout switcher'
      • Select your favorite layout.
      • If you like, activate 'fullscreen' again by pressing 'F8' again and active 'Fullscreen'.

  • Website to convert keystokes to specific languages: http://www.typeit.org/

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