Release Notes

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.zip
○ File size—26,730,405 bytes
New and enhanced features
● Enhanced Horizon Client User Interface.
● Ability to start multiple desktops and applications within a single client session. This feature is applicable when you use the
--use Existing command line option to start resources.
● Enhanced support for multiple-display configurations. The full-screen display dynamically updates when you change the local
display configuration during a client session.
● Changes to the domain security. Depending on the server configuration, you might need to enter a domain in the username
text box when you log in to the Horizon 7 version 7.8 server from Horizon Client
For more information about the VMware Horizon View client 5.0 features, see the VMware Horizon Client 5.0 for Linux Release
Notes at docs.vmware.com.
Known issues
Table 61. Known issues
Issue ID Description Workaround
TL86 Enhanced support for multi-display configurations does not work for
four displays during RDP, Blast, and PCoIP sessions.
There is no workaround in this release.
TL87 Occasionally, the Copy and Paste feature does not work during a PCoIP
session.
There is no workaround in this release.
TL103 In a dual monitor configuration, a split screen is observed when you log
off and log in to an RDP session.
There is no workaround in this release.
TL160 Installation fails when you deploy the add-on using the WDM server. There is no workaround in this release
60 VMware Horizon View Client version 5.0 add-on