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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.
  • 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.