Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment

• 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

Disconnect Session

• 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.

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.