Dell Wyse ThinLinux Version 2.2 Operating System and Add-ons Release Notes May 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2: Version matrix..............................................................................................................8 Chapter 3: Thinlinux version 2.2.1.04........................................................................................... 10 Release summary...............................................................................
Security fixes................................................................................................................................................................ 26 Known issues...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Important notes.........................................................................................................................................
Bluetooth functionality...............................................................................................................................................40 System Performance Improvement........................................................................................................................ 40 Web browser updates................................................................................................................................................
Important notes................................................................................................................................................................. 58 Tested environment....................................................................................................................................................58 Chapter 12: VMware Horizon View Client version 5.0 add-on....................................................... 59 Release summary................................
1 Overview Wyse ThinLinux combines the security, flexibility and market-leading usability of Ubuntu Linux with Dell’s optimizations in management and user experience. It is ideal for organizations that want to run server-based, web-based, or local applications without the deployment and security concerns of a non-standard Linux distribution.
2 Version matrix The following section lists the platforms that are supported in each ThinLinux release, and the add-ons required for ThinLinux. Table 1. ThinLinux 2.2.x version matrix Release version Release date Supported platforms Release Notes 2.2.1.04 December 2020 ● Wyse 5070 Thin Client with a Celeron processor ● Wyse 5070 Thin Client with a Pentium processor ● Wyse 5070 Extended Thin Client ● Wyse 3040 Thin Client ● Wyse 5470 Thin Client ThinLinux version 2.2.1.04. 2.2.1.
Table 4. Security update add-on matrix Add-on name Release date Oracle's April 2020 JavaFX libraries and Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon vulnerability fix Supported platforms Release Notes ● ● ● ● ThinLinux security update for JavaFX libraries and Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon.
3 Thinlinux version 2.2.1.04 Topics: • • • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Known issues Tested Peripherals License information Release summary ThinLinux version 2.2.1.04 is the maintenance release that incorporates fixes for ThinLinux supported 3040, 5070, and 5470 platforms. Version 2.2.1.04 Release date December 2020 Compatibility Supported platforms The following table contains the list of supported platforms: Table 5.
Build information Table 6. Build information Platforms Name of the package Size (Bytes) Wyse 3040 Thin Client 2.2.1.04_3040_16GB_merlin 2,453,911,024 bytes Wyse 5070 Thin Client 2.2.1.04_5070_16GB_merlin 2,453,936,447 bytes Wyse 5470 Thin Client 2.2.1.04_5470_16GB_merlin 2,454,783,743 bytes Supported VDI brokers, browsers, and terminal emulation applications ● ● ● ● ● Citrix workspace 20.10 VMware View Client 2006 Ericom Power Term 14.0 Firefox Web Browser 68.11.0 Google Chrome 83.
Fixed issues Table 8. Fixed issues Issue ID Issue Description TL-282 Fixed the issue where the power button does not work when you access from the taskbar and then from the thin client settings. TL-304 Fixed the issue where the mouse control does not work in Firefox and Chrome browsers. TL-341 Fixed the issue where the HDMI audio is not persistent. This issue is observed on the Wyse 5470 Thin Client.
Table 10. Tested Peripherals (continued) Product Category Adapters or Cables Input Devices Peripherals Wyse 3040 Thin Client Wyse 5070 Thin Client Wyse 5470 Thin Client Dell Professional Sound Bar (AE515M) Tested Tested Tested Dell USB Sound Bar (AC511M) Tested Tested Tested Jabra PRO 935 USB MS Lync Headset - 935-15-503-185 935-15-503-185 Not Applicable Tested Not Applicable Dell 2.0 Speaker System AE215 Not Applicable Not Applicable Tested Dell Wireless 2.
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4 Thinlinux version 2.2.1.03 Topics: • • • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Known issues Tested Peripherals License Information Release summary ThinLinux version 2.2.1.03 is the maintenance release that incorporates fixes for ThinLinux supported 3040, 5070, and 5470 platforms. Version 2.2.1.03 Release date May 2020 Compatibility Supported platforms The following table contains the list of supported platforms: Table 12.
Build information Table 13. Build information Platforms Name of the package Size (Bytes) Wyse 3040 Thin Client 2.2.1.03_3040_16GB_merlin 2,075,804,779 bytes Wyse 5070 Thin Client 2.2.1.03_5070_16GB_merlin 2,075,712,968 bytes Wyse 5470 Thin Client 2.2.1.03_5470_16GB_merlin 2,076,842,761 bytes Wyse Apps details Table 14. Wyse Apps details Platforms Name of the package Size (Bytes) Wyse 3040 and Wyse 5070 Extended Thin Client all-addons_TL-2.2.1.03-Wyse.
Fixed issues Table 16. Fixed issues Issue ID Issue Description TL-143 Fixed the issue where the artifacts or blocks are left when you move the window from one monitor to the other. TL-222 Fixed the issue where the Num Lock Key is broken in Ericom IBM Emulations. TL-226 Fixed the issue where the lengths of AD username and password fields are limited in the System settings.
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5 ThinLinux version 2.2.1.01 Topics: • • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Known issues Important notes Release summary ThinLinux version 2.2.1.01 is the maintenance release 2 that incorporates the latest connection brokers and software fixes for ThinLinux-based platforms. Version ThinLinux version 2.2.1.01 Release date January 2020 Compatibility Supported platforms The following table contains the list of supported platforms: Table 20.
Build information Table 21. Build information Platforms Name of the package Size (Bytes) Wyse 3040 Thin Client 2.2.1.01_3040_16GB_merlin 2,010,279,181 bytes Wyse 5470 Thin Client 2.2.1.01_5470_16GB_merlin 2,013,424,273 bytes Wyse 5070 Thin Client 2.2.1.01_5070_16GB_merlin 2,010,268,514 bytes Wyse Apps details Table 22. Wyse Apps details Platforms Name of the package Size (Bytes) Wyse 3040 and 5070 thin clients all-addons_TL-2.2.1.01-Wyse.
Fixed issues The following table contains the fixed issues in this release: Table 23. Fixed issues Issue ID Issue Description TL-138 Fixed the issue where the published application does not launch using the Mozilla Firefox browser. TL-207 Fixed the issue where the Display.SleepDisplay INI parameter must be reinstated. TL-208 Fixed the issue where the automatic deployment on the thin client stops when the Quick Start application is launched during the first boot.
Known issues The following table contains the known issues in this release: Table 24. Known issues Issue ID Issue Description Workaround TL-290 The mouse cursor movement around the corners of the display is not smooth after rotating the screen orientation to left or right. The issue is observed while using a 2K display. There is no workaround. TL-293 Printer redirection does not work when you launch a Citrix session from the Firefox browser. There is no workaround.
Table 24. Known issues (continued) Issue ID Issue Description Workaround observed when you connect a 4K display and a 2 K display together to the thin client. TL-327 The network icon is occasionally displayed as the network icon in Ubuntu. There is no workaround. TL-328 If you press Windows+L multiple times, the device keeps locking automatically until the screen lock timer value is changed. The workaround is to change the screen lock timer value.
6 ThinLinux version 2.2.1.00 Topics: • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Known issues Important notes Release summary ThinLinux version 2.2.1 is released to support the Wyse 5470 thin client. Version ThinLinux version 2.2.1 Release date August 2019 Compatibility Supported platforms Table 25. Supported platforms Hardware Memory configuration (eMMC / RAM) UEFI BIOS Wyse 5470 thin client 16 GB / 4 GB 1.0.0 and later Supported imaging solution Table 26.
● ● ● ● ● ● Citrix RTME 2.7 VMware View Client 4.10 Wyse RDP 8.01.05 Firefox Web Browser 60.4.0 Google Chrome 72.0.3626.81 Ericom Power Term 12.3.0 Application details Table 27. Wyse 5470 thin client application details Package name Size (Bytes) all-addons_TL-2.2.1.00-Wyse.tgz 347,444,754 New and enhanced features Webcam The Wyse 5470 thin client has an integrated HD webcam. You can access the full functionality of the webcam during Citrix and VMware sessions.
Power management The following are the power management features on the Wyse 5470 thin client: ● You can set functions such as screen brightness, keyboard brightness and blank screen using the Advanced Power Settings option. ● You can enable or disable Wi-Fi using the Power-saving mode. ● The battery icon on the task bar displays the battery status. ● The Automatic Suspend option is added to support the On Battery Power and Plugged In modes.
Table 28. Known issues (continued) Issue number Description Workaround TL-156 Left and right buttons on the touch pad do not work correctly. There is no workaround in this release. TL-132 The Sound window is not displayed when you connect the Plantronics USB headset to the thin client. There is no workaround in this release. TL-51 After you disconnect the thin client from the domain, the domain object is not There is no workaround in this removed from Active Directory in Windows 2016 Server.
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7 ThinLinux version 2.2.0.01 Topics: • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Known issues Release summary ThinLinux version 2.2.0.01 is the maintenance release that incorporates the latest connection brokers and software fixes for ThinLinux -based platforms. Version ThinLinux version 2.2.0.01 Release date August 2019 Compatibility Supported platforms Table 29.
Supported VDI brokers, browsers, and terminal emulation applications The following are the major components in ThinLinux 2.2 MR1: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Citrix Receiver Client 13.10 Citrix RTME 2.8 VMware View Client 5.0 Wyse RDP 8.01.05 Ericom Power Term 12.3.0 Firefox Web Browser 60.7.2 Google Chrome 74.0 New and enhanced features Citrix RTME 2.8 Added support for Citrix HDX RealTime Media Engine (RTME) version 2.8. The following are the new features in Citrix RTME version 2.
Table 31. Fixed issue (continued) CIR / JIRA ID Issue description STRATUS-18746 Payload for deletion of USB COM port data from Wyse Management Suite are not getting updated on the ThinLinux-based devices. STRATUS-18083 Add Wyse Management Suite support for system wide proxy settings. STRATUS-18084 Add Wyse Management Suite support for browser proxy settings.
8 ThinLinux version 2.2.0.00 Topics: • • • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Known issues Limitations Upgrading firmware Release summary This release includes new features and resolved issues for ThinLinux 2.2-based platforms. Version ThinLinux 2.2 Release date April 2019 Priority and recommendations Recommended: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
Previous version ThinLinux 2.1 Wyse App details Table 34. Wyse App Details Package name Size (Bytes) all-addons_TL-2.2.0.00-Wyse.tgz 333,914,016 Supported imaging solution Table 35. Supported imaging solution Imaging solution Version USB Imaging Tool 3.1.0 Wyse Management Suite 1.3 and later New and enhanced features Domain join using Active Directory ThinLinux 2.2 supports domain join and domain login using Active Directory credentials.
Table 36. Domain join parameters (continued) INI parameter Description Domain.ou= It specifies the organization unit within Active Directory to which an administrator can assign Group Policy settings. Preserve User Settings The Preserve User Settings feature enables you to retain the configured user settings when you upgrade from ThinLinux 2.2. However, before you upgrade from ThinLinux 2.2, the Preserve User Settings feature needs to be enabled.
Table 39. Suspend mode parameter INI parameter Description SuspendSystem= This parameter enables you to enter the time in seconds to suspend the thin client after the specified idle time. Default selection is 15 minutes. NOTE: Suspend mode is supported only on Wyse 5070 thin client. Bluetooth functionality ThinLinux 2.2 supports Bluetooth version 5.0. Administrator can enable or disable the Bluetooth function using the GUI option in the Peripherals settings, or through INI parameters.
Port preferences on Wyse 5070 Extended thin client: ● Optional port can be used as second RJ45, SFP, or VGA. NOTE: Ensure that you do not disable the WiFi option in the BIOS setup. You cannot use the second RJ45 or SFP module if you disable the WiFi option in BIOS. ● On the device with wireless module, the optional port cannot be used as second RJ-45 or SFP. ● If front headphone is used, the back headset is disabled. ● When monitor is connected on USB-C port, DP2 becomes inactive.
Fixed issues Table 43. Fixed Issues Serial number Summary 1. Resolved an issue where you can save the Manage USB Port settings using the GUI option after entering an incorrect BIOS password. 2. Resolved an issue wherein after parsing the INI USB_Rule=Deny_Class Class=Storage in a VMware session, the VMware view Connect USB Device drop-down option is listed. 3. Resolved an issue where the mouse blinks in Mozilla Firefox browser when a YouTube video is played. 4.
Table 44. Known issues (continued) Issue ID Description Workaround LS-607 When the INI parameters for USB Devices are configured on the Set the BIOS password. client without the BIOS administrator password, changes that are made in BIOS settings are not applied in USB Manager. TL-1151 802.1x settings that are configured using the GUI options are not preserved across system restarts. Use INI parameters to configure the 802.1x settings.
To overcome this limitation, do the following: 1. Drag the System Settings window to any nonprimary display. 2. Set the primary display to 4K resolution. Upgrading firmware Upgrade ThinLinux 2.0 or 2.1 to 2.2 on Wyse 3040 thin client About this task Use Wyse Management Suite version 1.3 to upgrade the ThinLinux build version 2.0.19 or 2.1 to 2.2. To upgrade ThinLinux by using Wyse Management Suite for Wyse 3040 thin client: Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2.
NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, manually browse for your thin client model. 3. Click Drivers and downloads. 4. From the Operating system drop-down list, select ThinLinux. 5. Scroll down the page, and download the latest ThinLinux version 2.2 image file (2.2.0.00_5070_merlin_16GB.exe). 6. On the thin client, go to Settings > Management > Wyse Device Agent. 7. Register the device to the Wyse Management Suite server. 8. Log in to the Wyse Management Suite server. 9. Copy the downloaded image (2.2.0.
Upgrade ThinLinux 1.0.7.1 to 2.2 on Wyse 3040 thin client About this task Use Wyse Management Suite version 1.3 to upgrade the ThinLinux build version 1.0.7.1 to 2.2. To upgrade ThinLinux by using Wyse Management Suite: Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your thin client, and then press Enter. NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, manually browse for your thin client model. 3. Click Drivers and downloads. 4.
9 ThinLinux security update for JavaFX libraries and Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon Topics: • • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Third party licenses License Type Details Release summary This release notes contains information about the add-on that includes fixes from Oracle's JavaFX libraries for libsqlite, libxlst, xlstproc, and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon packages.
Supported build versions Table 46. Supported build versions Platform name Supported build version Dell Wyse 3040 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.01 Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.01 Dell Wyse 5470 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.01 Add-on details Debian package ● Build File Name—vulnerability-fix_1.0.0-00-01_amd64 ● Size (Bytes)— 892,138 bytes For information about installing this add-on, see Installing add-ons. NOTE: The add-on installation using Wyse Device Manager (WDM) is not supported.
Third party licenses Table 49. Third party licenses Component name License type libxslt 1.1.33 MIT SQLite through 3.29.0 GPL-2+ Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) - daemon, ppp 2.4.7-1+2ubuntu1.16.04.1 Multiple GPL License Type Details MIT This package was debianized by Nicolás Lichtmaier on Thu, 22 Feb 2001 23:09:08 -0300. The current package maintainer is Ardo van Rangelooij . This package's upstream homepage is http:// xmlsoft.
Multiple GPL This is the Debian GNU/Linux prepackaged version of ppp. This package was previously maintained by Ian Murdock , Alvar Bray , Christoph Lameter , Philip Hands , Michael Beattie and Russell Coker . It is currently maintained by Marco d'Itri and Chris Boot . Original sources were obtained from: git://ozlabs.org/~paulus/ ppp.
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10 Citrix Workspace app 1912 add-on Topics: • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Important notes Known issues Release summary This release note contains information about the add-on to update Citrix Receiver 13.10.x to Citrix Workspace 1912.This add-on is supported on Wyse 3040 thin client, Wyse 5070 thin client, and Wyse 5470 thin client that runs the ThinLinux version 2.2.1.01 operating system. Version ICA 19.12.
Supported build versions Table 51. Supported build versions Platform name Supported build version Dell Wyse 3040 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.01 Dell Wyse 5070 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.01 Dell Wyse 5470 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.01 Add-on details ● Debian package ○ Build File Name—ica_19.12.0.19-02_amd64.deb ○ Size (Bytes)—67962,924 bytes ● RSP package ○ Build File Name—ica_19.12.0.19-02_amd64.
Table 53. Known issues (continued) Issue ID Description Workaround TL365 App indicator icon does not work. There is no workaround in this release. TL348 The Transparent User Interface message does not close after launching the desktop. There is no workaround in this release. TL349 Published applications do not work when connection with multiple IPs or FQDN is established. There is no workaround in this release. TL350 PAM login does not work when a connection with two server IPs is created.
11 VMware Horizon View Client version 5.1 addon Topics: • • • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Fixed issues Known issues Important notes Release summary This release notes contains information about the add-on to update VMware Horizon View Client to the latest version 5.1. This add-on is supported on Wyse 3040 and Wyse 5070 Thin Clients with ThinLinux version 2.2.0.01, and Wyse 5470 Thin Clients with ThinLinux version 2.2.1.00. Version 5.
Supported operating systems Table 55. Supported operating systems Platform Operating system Version—English Standard build Wyse 3040 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.0.01-11.32623 Wyse 5070 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.0.01-11.32623 Wyse 5470 Thin Client ThinLinux 2.2.1.00-07.32645 Add-on details ● Debian add-on ○ File name—vmware-viewclient_5.1.0-13956721-00.03_amd64.deb ○ File size— 146,271,198 bytes ● RSP add-on ○ File name—vmware-viewclient_5.1.0-13956721-00.03_amd64.
Known issues Table 57. Known issues Issue ID Description Workaround TL262 Select specific monitors for published applications fails to There is no workaround in this release . function with four monitor setup during RDP, Blast, and PCoIP sessions. TL263 Installation.rsp add-on is not working in Wyse Management Suite for Dell Wyse 5470 Thin Client. There is no workaround in this release. TL266 USB local printer is not working in a VMware RDP session. There is no workaround in this release.
12 VMware Horizon View Client version 5.0 addon Topics: • • • • Release summary Compatibility New and enhanced features Known issues Release summary This release notes contains information about the add-on to update VMware Horizon View Client to the latest version 5.0. This add-on is supported on Wyse 3040 thin client and Wyse 5070 thin client running ThinLinux version 2.2 operating system. NOTE: You cannot install the add-on using Wyse Device Manager (WDM). Version 5.
Previous versions 4.10 Supported operating systems Table 60. Supported operating systems Platform Operating system Version—English Standard build Wyse 3040 thin client ThinLinux 2.2.0.00-11.32506 Wyse 5070 thin client ThinLinux 2.2.0.00-11.32506 Add-on details ● Debian add-on ○ File name—vmware-viewclient_ 5.0.0-12557422-00.02_amd64.deb ○ File size—26,727,892 bytes ● RSP add-on ○ File name—vmware-viewclient_ 5.0.0-12557422-00.02_amd64.
13 Installing add-ons Topics: • • • • • Downloading the installation file Install add-on using Wyse Management Suite Install add-on using Wyse Device Manager Install the add-on manually using ThinLinux Install the add-on manually using ThinLinux INI parameter Downloading the installation file Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request... field, type the Service Tag or the model number of your device, and click Search. 3.
The Groups & Configs page is displayed. 8. Click the Plus sign (+) button and enter the required details to register your client in the same group. 9. Click Apps and Data. The Apps and Data page is displayed. 10. Click Thin Clients under App Policies. 11. Click Add Policy to add the policy to the required group. 12. Update the required fields, and then click Save. An Alert window is displayed. 13. Click Yes. The lock screen is displayed during the package installation process on all the thin clients.
Steps 1. Copy the add-on and the directory file to the \add-ons folder. 2. Log in to the thin client. 3. To enter into the Admin mode, click the Switch to Admin button. 4. Enter the default password. The default password is admin. 5. Click the Settings icon on the desktop. The System Settings page is displayed. 6. Click the System icon. 7. Click Update settings. 8. To enable the Set update server manually option, click the ON/OFF button. 9.
14 Resources and support Accessing documents using the product search 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword search box, type the product name. For example, Wyse 3040 thin client or Wyse ThinOS. A list of matching products is displayed. 3. Select your product. 4. Click Documentation. Accessing documents using product selector You can also access documents by selecting your product. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Go to www.dell.com/support.
15 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for technical support or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or the product catalog.
