= Thinlinc: Terminal Server Environment =

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= 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''' ||
= 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.
  * '''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) or disconnect and reconnect again.
  * '''Smart Card''': at the moment not enabled.

= 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 ==
 * '''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 ==
 * 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.

== 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):
  * 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.
 * 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'
{{attachment:hostkey.png}}

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

=== Local printing ===
 * Not configured at the moment.