ThinLinc has support for several thin terminals, i.e. hardware built with the task of providing a thin client as primary design goal.
ThinLinc has support for running the ThinLinc client on the Neoware NeoLinux terminals. The installation can be done either using a Snap-in in conjunction with ezRemote Manager, or manually. Microphone devices are supported, but some devices (such as C50 and E100 with NeoLinux 3.1) requires an update. See http://www.neoware.com for more information about Neoware.
To install or upgrade the ThinLinc client using the Snap-in, your system must fulfill these requirements:
Neoware thin terminal running NeoLinux 3.0 or later
4000 KiB free space on the terminal
ezRemote Manager version 2.4 or later
To installing or upgrade the ThinLinc Client using the Snap-in, perform the following steps.
Start ezRemote Manager.
Using the "Asset Manager" tool, locate any number of Neoware terminals onto which the snap-in should be installed.
Use the "Snap-In Manager" and browse to the client-neoware directory on the ThinLinc Client CD.
Select the install.2do file.
Click "OK" and then click "OK" at the Session Parameter dialog; or click "Properties" to set the session time and logging features.
Before you can start to upgrade your Neoware terminals, you have to put the Neoware client distribution on a web or FTP server that is accessible from the terminals you want to upgrade. The client distribution can be found on the ThinLinc client-CD in the directory client-neoware.
To installing or upgrade the ThinLinc Client manually, perform the following steps.
Boot the terminal.
Switch to ezConnect.
If not already set, set a password ( ->-> )
Start a console ( ->-> )
Become root:
$ su -
Unlock file system:
$ fsunlock
Change to root:
$ cd /
Remove old tlclient:
$ rm /opt/thinlinc/lib/tlclient/tlclient.bin
Install new files by running:
$ wget -O - www.example.com/tl-x.y.z-client-neoware.tgz | tar zxv
Switch to tlclient login window, and click . The new client should then start.
Lock filesystem:
$ fslock
Close consoles.
After the ThinLinc client has been installed, a new connection must be created:
Switch to ezConnect.
Click on the Add button.
Select the Custom connection type.
Enter a name, such as ThinLinc.
Enter the command /opt/thinlinc/bin/tlclient -u "". You can also append additional command line arguments, such as the server name.
Select the desired Startup Options, and click Finish.
ThinLinc has support for running the client on all eLux-based thin terminals. This includes the Fujitsu Siemens Futro A230.
ThinLinc supports models that uses the UC_GEODE_P1, UC_INTEL_P3, UC_PC, UC_TRANSMETA or UC_VIA container formats. Microphone devices are known to work at least on the Futro A230 model. However, make sure to disable "Sound in XDMCP sessions".
Below we will describe how to install and configure the ThinLinc client on terminals running eLux. For details on how to use the administrative tools (Scout and ELIAS) as well as on how to manually configure terminals without use of Scout, please refer to the eLux documentation available at http://www.myelux.com.
Create a new firmware image including the ThinLinc client. This is done by copying the files thinlinc-client-* from the appropriate container directory on the ThinLinc client CD to your ELIAS/Scout container directory.
Some eLux NG distributions already include the ThinLinc client, rendering this step unneccesary.
Add the ThinLinc client to your firmware image using ELIAS.
Install the image on your clients using either Scout (for centrally-managed clients), or via http (for single clients).
Configure your clients by adding an application of type Custom under the tab under on the client (or create a new application if using Scout). Set the application name to "ThinLinc" and the command line to tlclient. Check the "Application restart" and the "Start automatically after 0 s" checkbuttons to make sure the ThinLinc client is restarted after end of session, and that it is started automatically at boot.
All commandline parameters accepted by the Native Linux client is also accepted by the client run on eLux (it's the same client). This means that server name, username, lockdown options etc. can be used on the commandline specified when configuring the client. An example commandline instructing the client to start with an empty username and to connect to <server name> is provided below.
tlclient -u '' <server name>
This configuration can be done either on the client, under the configuration tab in the starter, or centrally, using Scout, by adding an application in the Applications container in an appropriate organizational unit.
Configure the starter not to start automatically by unchecking the checkbox in "Autostart Starter after 0 s" under . Unchecking the "Enable" button for the Taskbar in the same location may also be a good idea to give users a cleaner environment.
This configuration can be done either on the client, under the Setup tab in the starter, or centrally, using Scout.
If custom configuration of the client, for example to support local drives, is needed, transfer a custom client configuration file (tlclient.conf) to /setup/thinlinc/tlclient.conf on the eLux clients using the "Transfer files" functionality available in the properties of devices or organisation units in Scout (under the tab). The files are transferred when the client is restarted.
ThinLinc has support for running the client on Linux-based VXL Itona appliances. This has been tested on the TC3531. See http://www.vxl.net for more information.
Local drive redirection is not supported on the Itona
Obtain the firmware from ftp://ftpguest:letmein@ftp.vxl.net. More information the firmware download and upgrade procedure is available from https://support.vxl.net/.
Make a copy of the downloaded firmware.
If the downloaded firmware is a ZIP file, then unpack it.
Run:
./vxl-include-thinlinc <firmware-directory>
where <firmware-directory> is the directory with your firmware files.
Set up a web or FTP server, so that the firmware files are available via HTTP or FTP. HTTP is recommended.
Upgrade the terminal by selecting Setup Manager->System->Upgrade Firmware. Select the HTTP or FTP server setup in the last step.
When the new firmware is installed, a ThinLinc connection must be setup: Select Setup Manager->Connections->Configurations.
Click on "New".
Type in any name, such as "thinlinc". Select type REXEC. Click on "Create New".
Important: type in "tlclient" in the "Application" input box. Fill in the Server field. You may (optionally) fill in values for User and Password, as well as select "Automatic start". Click on "Save".
The ThinLinc client can now be started from the Start menu. Note: The client restarts after logout. The client can be terminated by selecting the thinlinc icon one more time.
ThinLinc has support for running the client on Tecnoworld's Linux-based terminals on top of the Blanes operating system. See http://www.tecnoworld.com.br and http://www.blanes.com.br.
The ThinLinc client works on HP Linux based t5000 terminals. This includes the t5515 and t5525 terminals. Please note:
You must use a Linux image that includes the "HP Connection Administrator". This software is included in version L4ST3149A and later versions.
The t5525 model does not yet support microphone devices.
To install the client, follow this instruction:
Start up Altiris Deployment Server Console.
Copy the folder client-hp-t5000 from the ThinLinc Client CD to the Deployment Server folder, which is usually C:\Program Files\Altiris\eXpress\Deployment Server.
Import the job install-tlclient.bin.
Execute the job "Install ThinLinc Client" on the terminals you want to install ThinLinc on.
On the terminal, start "HP Connection Administrator".
Create a guest user. This is done by clicking on Settings -> User management -> Add. Fill in the name "guest" and a password of your choice. Return to "HP Connection Administrator".
Add a new connection of type "Other".
Enter the name "ThinLinc" and the command /opt/thinlinc/bin/tlclient -M.
Assign the ThinLinc connection to the guest user: Click the Advanced button, select "guest" and press the right arrow. Check the Auto and Persistent checkboxes. Click OK.
(Optional) If you want the "HP Connection Administrator" to be automatically started after login, select Settings -> HP Desktop Options -> Shell, and select "HP Connection Administrator".
Log in as guest.
The ThinLinc client is available on some IGEL terminals, such as 132 LX Smart, 2100 LX Smart, and 3200 LX Compact. The client is provided by IGEL. It is not included on the ThinLinc client CD. Microphone devices works on some terminals. For more information, contact IGEL Technology GmbH.
The ThinLinc is reported to run on Connec's terminal EZ800 Slim. See http://www.connec.com.br/EZ800.asp for more details.
A client Add-On for all Wyse Linux terminals, such as Wyse S50 and Wyse V50, is provided. It's included in the directory client-wyse on the ThinLinc client CD. To install or upgrade this package, please consult the Wyse Linux documentation.