What is ThinLinc client?
What is ThinLinc client?
ThinLinc is a service that allows you to connect to a persistent remote graphical desktop session. This service works very well over a high latency, low bandwidth, or off-campus connection compared to running an X11 server locally.
How do I use ThinLinc?
Download, install, and configure ThinLinc Client to use Research Desktop (RED) at IU
- Before you begin.
- Download and install ThinLinc Client.
- Configure ThinLinc Client options. Screen size options. Public key authentication.
- Connect to RED.
- Logging out versus disconnecting your session.
- Get help.
How do I set up ThinLinc?
Installing ThinLinc
- Verify requirements. Verify that you have access to a Linux server running a modern Linux distribution.
- Unpacking the ZIP file. Unpack the ZIP file by right-clicking and select “Extract…”.
- Start the installation.
- Getting started with the client.
How do I start a ThinLinc server?
After installing the software packages, ThinLinc must be configured. This is done by ThinLinc Setup, which is started by running /opt/thinlinc/sbin/tl-setup. If install-server is used, it will ask about starting ThinLinc Setup automatically at the end of the package installation.
What is ThinLinc Linux Remote Desktop Server?
ThinLinc Linux Remote Desktop Server is a product which enables applications and/or desktops to be deployed, managed, supported and executed from a central server. Users connect remotely using the ThinLinc client, and have their desktops and applications published as if they were being run locally (read more).
How do I log in to ThinLinc?
Start the ThinLinc client on your computer. In the client’s login window, use desktop.bell.rcac.purdue.edu as the Server. Use your Purdue Career Account username and your BoilerKey Duo for password (note: Thinlinc native client does NOT work with ) .
Is the ThinLinc server limited to 5 concurrent users?
Yes, ThinLinc Server bundle has full functionality but is limited to maximum 5 concurrent users. Is the ThinLinc Server only available for Linux? Yes, the server is Linux only. This means that ThinLinc is designed for publishing Linux desktops or Linux applications.
What protocols does ThinLinc use?
ThinLinc uses SSH for transport encryption and authentication, and VNC for graphics, keyboard and mouse. Access to client devices is provided through different open protocols such as PulseAudio for sound (playback and recording), NFS for file system access (using a user space NFS server), and Telnet /RFC2217 for serial port access.
