Chapter 8. Client Platforms
The default user and administrator share the same home directory, and it is therefore important to NOT
start the ThinLinc Client as administrator the first time. This will make the ThinLinc Client configuration
only accessible by administrator and not the default user.
On "zero" clients, the default server name is set when the ThinLinc connection type is selected. To
change server name, temporarily switch to another connection type, then switch back to ThinLinc. Also,
to configure the ThinLinc Client, enter an invalid username/password combination in the HP login
dialog. Acknowledge the error. It is then possible to access the full ThinLinc Client interface.
8.5.5. IGEL Universal Desktop
A client package for IGEL Universal Desktop terminals is provided. It is included in the directory
client-igel in the Client Bundle. IGEL Universal Desktop is a modern embedded operating system
which works well. Some editions includes a bundled ThinLinc client. We do not recommend this client.
Instead, install the client as described below.
8.5.5.1. Installing/Upgrading the ThinLinc Client on IGEL terminals
Below we will describe how to install and configure the ThinLinc client on IGEL terminals, using the
"Custom partition". You can use either the Universal Management Suite software running on a separate
workstation, or the setup software installed on the terminal. You will need access to a web server which
allows you to publish the client files.
1. Edit the configuration of the terminal. Select System, Firmware Customization, Custom Partition.
2. Under the Partition option, make sure that "Enable Partition" is checked. Enter a size, such as
"100M". The partition must be at least 20 MiB. The upper limit depends on the hardware used.
Make sure that the mount point is /custom.
3. Under the Download option, press the star to create a new data source. Enter the URL to the web
server where the ThinLinc client package definition is located. The "armel" package is used on
ARM based terminals such as the IZ1 and UD2-LX. For other terminals, use the "i686" package.
Example: http://www.example.com/client-igel/thinlinc-i686.inf
4. Under Custom Application, press the star to create a new application entry. Use a Session Name
such as "ThinLinc".
5. Click on Settings. Enter the Icon name:
/custom/thinlinc/icon.png
To setup the client to use the terminals normal language, enter this Command:
/custom/thinlinc/bin/tlclient
To setup the client to use Swedish, use this Command:
env LC_ALL=sv_SE.UTF-8 /custom/thinlinc/bin/tlclient
6. Press OK to save the configuration.
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