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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. || || [[thinlinc#USB_sticks:_Terminals_in_building_Y27|USB Stick]] || '''~/thindrives''' || || [[thinlinc#Copy_files_from.2Fto_the_Thinlinc_Session|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. |
= 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''' {{attachment:tlclient.png}} * By default the Session is '''fullscreen'''. To change this, open the 'popup menu' by pressing F8 and change '''Full screen'''. |
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| = Usage = == Connect Session == * Just login. An already existing session (on another terminal) will be moved and reconnect to the new terminal. {{attachment:tlclient.png}} == Disconnect Session == |
= Disconnect Session = |
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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. |
= Get a new and fresh session = Sometimes it happens that your session is locked for some reason (crashed apps, quota problem, ...). A session disconnect / reconnect doesn't improve the situation. |
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| == Burning CDs & DVDs == * Not possible with the terminal. |
Please check the option '''End existing session''' in the `tlclient` login window and log in again. Your old session will be killed and a new session will be created. All open applications will be terminated. Open files might be lost. Use is with caution! |
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| == Local: Terminals at the institute == * Login with your regular I-MATH account. |
{{attachment:tl.end.existing.session.png}} |
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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: {{{ |
* This option is not available via Webaccess. = 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'''. * Note: on the Thinstations (they have a an orange startup screen) the USB Stick mount is not yet support = Remote Access: 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): [[http://www.cendio.com/downloads/clients/|Download]] * At the moment, there is no native Android, Windows Phone or iOS support. Use the webclient instead. * Start the native client and connect to: {{{ |
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| === Screen Size === * After starting the `tlclient` choose under `Options > Screen` your desired screen size. |
* 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. == Printing at home == * Choose Thinlocal as Printer * It automatically uses your default printer configured on your PC/Laptop at home {{attachment:printthinlocal.jpg}} == Copy files from/to the Thinlinc Session == * This is is very similar as with the USB sticks above. * Add a mapping of local directories to the '''~/thindrives''' directory inside the thinlinc session. * Do the mapping, before you connect to the session: 1. Open the 'Thinlinc Client' and choose '''Options > Local Devices > Drives: Details''' 2. Add a new directory and set '''permissions'''. 3. If there are '''troubles''' with a mapped directory: choose inside the thinlinc session the menu '''Applications > System Tools > Repair thindrives (USB Stick , ...)'''. {{attachment:thinlinc.options.local.drives.png}} {{attachment:thinlinc.export.local.png}} {{attachment:thinlinc.select.png}} = Dropbox = You can also use dropbox or switchdrive to copy data to the thinlinc session. * [[https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/dropbox|Dropbox]] = Keyboard Layout = * If you like to use a keyboard with a different layout than already installed in your office, please contact [[http://math.uzh.ch/support|Support]]. * '''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]]. * with new NUC Build (new login Screen) the compose Key is mayh not working please see here to enable the compose Key function - please check [[enableComposeKey]]. * '''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/ = Skype = * Voice, chat and screen sharing are supported. * Webcams are not supported. * You can borrow a headset from [[http://math.uzh.ch/support|Support]]. = Audio = * For using 'headphones', please check if there is a 3.5mm jack at your monitor (varies with the models). * If you do not find a connector, you can get a USB/Audio converter form [[http://math.uzh.ch/support|Support]]. Plug the converter in the terminal. |
Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment
Contents
Cheat Sheet
Action |
Note |
Disconnect Session |
Press 'F8' > 'Disconnect ' |
Screen Lock |
Activate: Ctrl - Alt - L, |
~/thindrives |
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~/thindrives |
|
Screen Size |
Press 'F8' > 'Fullscreen: Disable' to make a fullscreen Window resizable. |
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.
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
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.
Get a new and fresh session
Sometimes it happens that your session is locked for some reason (crashed apps, quota problem, ...). A session disconnect / reconnect doesn't improve the situation.
Please check the option End existing session in the tlclient login window and log in again. Your old session will be killed and a new session will be created. All open applications will be terminated. Open files might be lost. Use is with caution!
- This option is not available via Webaccess.
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.
- Note: on the Thinstations (they have a an orange startup screen) the USB Stick mount is not yet support
Remote Access: thinlinc@home
By webbrowser
- 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): Download
- At the moment, there is no native Android, Windows Phone 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'
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.
Printing at home
- Choose Thinlocal as Printer
- It automatically uses your default printer configured on your PC/Laptop at home
Copy files from/to the Thinlinc Session
- This is is very similar as with the USB sticks above.
Add a mapping of local directories to the ~/thindrives directory inside the thinlinc session.
- Do the mapping, before you connect to the session:
Open the 'Thinlinc Client' and choose Options > Local Devices > Drives: Details
Add a new directory and set permissions.
If there are troubles with a mapped directory: choose inside the thinlinc session the menu Applications > System Tools > Repair thindrives (USB Stick , ...).
Dropbox
You can also use dropbox or switchdrive to copy data to the thinlinc session.
Keyboard Layout
If you like to use a keyboard with a different layout than already installed in your office, please contact Support.
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.
with new NUC Build (new login Screen) the compose Key is mayh not working please see here to enable the compose Key function - please check enableComposeKey.
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'.
- This setting is only valid until session disconnects.
Website to convert keystokes to specific languages: http://www.typeit.org/
Skype
- Voice, chat and screen sharing are supported.
- Webcams are not supported.
You can borrow a headset from Support.
Audio
- For using 'headphones', please check if there is a 3.5mm jack at your monitor (varies with the models).
If you do not find a connector, you can get a USB/Audio converter form Support. Plug the converter in the terminal.