Dell Wyse ThinLinux Version 2.
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Contents 1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 5 2 Version matrix............................................................................................................................. 6 3 ThinLinux Version 2.0.27............................................................................................................... 7 Release scope............................................................
New features....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 New INI parameters............................................................................................................................................................ 23 Build information......................................................................................................................................
1 Overview Wyse ThinLinux 2.0 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 2.0.x release, and the add-ons required for ThinLinux 2.0.x. Table 1. ThinLinux 2.0.x version matrix Release version Release date Supported platforms Release Notes 2.0.27 August 2018 Wyse 5070 thin client ThinLinux version 2.0.27 2.0.22 June 2018 2.0.19 June 2018 ThinLinux version 2.0 Wyse 3040 thin client Table 2.
3 ThinLinux Version 2.0.27 Release scope The scope of this release is to provide enhancements to the existing features, and fix issues from the previous ThinLinux 2.0 release. Priority and recommendations Recommended: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software). Support matrix Table 4.
Add-on details Table 5. Add-on details Add-on Description Chromeopt_1.0.0-27_amd.deb This add-on is optional. Installing this add-on allows you to customize the Google Chrome browser for security purposes. You can download the Chrome-opt_1.0.0-27_amd.deb add-on from the Drivers and downloads page for Wyse 5070 thin client at Dell.com/support. Fixed issues Table 6.
Issue number Issue description TL-1000 Add-ons are not removed from the thin client when the Advanced-RemoveAddons policy is published from Wyse Management Suite. TL-1001 Keyboard UI settings are not available for the Dutch language. TL-1010 3 displays: The System Settings window does not remain on the secondary monitor when you click the Back button. TL-1011 When six monitors are connected, a black screen is displayed for a few seconds after every device reboot.
Issue number Issue description Workaround TL-943 In a dual monitor setup, when a monitor with 4K resolution is aligned vertically, the taskbar is displayed on both monitors. There is no workaround available in this release. TL-946 The DCM DEB package command-monitor is not listed in System Information. There is no workaround available in this release. TL-962 Unable to retain the background color and the text color in Ericom. There is no workaround available in this release.
Upgrade ThinLinux by using Wyse Management Suite Prerequisites Use Wyse Management Suite version 1.2 to upgrade the ThinLinux build version 2.0.22.x to 2.0.27.x. About this task This section describes the steps to upgrade ThinLinux by using Wyse Management Suite. Steps 1. Go to Dell.com/support. 2. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your thin client, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your thin client model. 3.
4 ThinLinux Version 2.0 Release type and definition This release note contains the following information about ThinLinux 2.0 release that is intended for Dell Wyse thin clients. Table 8. Release detail and specification for Wyse 3040 thin client and Wyse 5070 thin client Release detail Specification Operating system ThinLinux Product version 2.0 Platform • • Wyse 3040 thin client Wyse 5070 thin client Build version • • 2.0.19.31428 for Wyse 3040 thin client 2.0.22.
Platform Build number Build filename Build size RAM size Flash size Hardware configurations • • Wyse 5070 Pentium Thin Client 2.0.22.31472 2.0.22.31472_5 2,295,483,542 070_16GB_mer bytes lin.exe 4 GB 16 GB • • • • Wyse 5070 Extended Thin Client 2.0.22.31472 2.0.22.31472_5 2,295,483,542 070_16GB_mer bytes lin.exe 4 GB 16 GB • • • • RJ45 + Wireless —Intel 9560 or RJ45 + SFP or 2nd RJ45 DP1, DP2 or USB C-Type, VGA Pentium Quad Core Silver J5005 @ 1.50GHz 1 USB-C, 5 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.
New features The following are the new features in this release: • • • • • • • • • • VMware View Client version 4.6 Citrix Receiver version 13.8 Wyse RDP Client version 8.01.05 Data Recovery Imaging Auto-Lock screen Ericom PowerTerm version 12.3.0.0—64-bit binary Dell Command Monitor version 9.3.1-201 Display Settings and Quad Display—GFX—Specific to Wyse 5070 thin client Google Chrome Browser—No Support for VDI Connections—Specific to Wyse 5070 thin client Trusted Platform Module 2.
Issue ID Description Workaround TL-727 Mouse flickering is observed in the Mozilla Firefox browser when you play a YouTube video. There is no workaround. TL-722 Logging in to the Active Directory PAM requires more than 10 seconds. Log in to the thin client again. This issue is observed only when you log in to the thin client for the first time. TL-865 Mirror mode display cannot be enabled in the U2913WM monitor. There is no workaround.
Issue ID Description Workaround TL-866 Device type is blank on the Wyse Management Suite server UI. There is no workaround. TL-874 PromptPassword=Yes option does not work. There is no workaround. TL-877 Unable to open HTML5 links from communication tab. There is no workaround. TL-878 Language Keyboard layout is not mapped in the Keyboard Mapping. There is no workaround. TL-883 The keys ^^ and `` do not work in German keyboard. There is no workaround.
Issue ID Description Workaround TL-964 Show Favorites option fromView menu remains disabled when enabled after launching the session. There is no workaround. TL-966 When the connection is created through INI, Enable MMR is disabled for PCoIP and Blast protocol. There is no workaround. TL-970 Default resolution (1920x1080) is missing in VGA display for connecting two monitors. There is no workaround. TL-972 Terminal COM port is not mapped in Citrix session. There is no workaround.
Issue ID Description Workaround TL-1015 Client fails to respond to mouse clicks on open Mozilla Firefox browser on the top of System Settings in P2418HT touch monitor. There is no workaround. Supported peripherals This section contains details on the supported system peripherals for ThinLinux 2.0.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dell 20" E2016H Dell 20" P2016 Dell 22" E2218HN Dell 22" P2217H Dell 22" P2217 Dell 23" E2318H Dell 23" P2317H Dell 24" E2417H Dell 24" P2418HT (touch) Dell 24" P2417H Dell 24" U2415 Dell 24" MR2416 Dell 24" P2415Q 4K2K Dell UltraSharp 27" U2518D Dell UltraSharp 27" U2718Q (4K) Dell UltraSharp 34" P3418HW Dell 43" P4317Q Supported keyboards Supported keyboards for Wyse 5070 thin client and Wyse 3040 thin client.
• • CAC Card—Smart Card PIV Card—Smart Card Supported USB headsets Supported USB headsets for Wyse 5070 thin client and Wyse 3040 thin client.
Supported networking devices Supported networking devices for Wyse 5070 thin client.
7. Copy the downloaded image (2.0.19.31428_3040_16GB_HF_merlin.exe file) to /wms/localrepo/ repository/osimages/zipped/. 8. Log in to the Wyse Management Suite console. 9. Go to Apps & Data > OS Image repository > WES/ThinLinux and verify that the ThinLinux image is available. 10. Go to Apps & Data > OS Image policies (WES/ThinLinux) and click Add Policy. 11. Update the required fields, and click Save. 12. Schedule the job. 13. Click Update now on the client to update the image.
5 Citrix ICA Version 13.10 Add-on Release type and definition This release notes contains information about the add-on to update Citrix ICA client to the latest version 13.10. This add-on is supported on Wyse 3040 thin client with ThinLinux build 2.0.19.X and Wyse 5070 thin client with ThinLinux build 2.0.27.X. To download and install the add-on, see Installing add-on. Priority and recommendations Recommended: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
Build information Table 15. Build information Add-on Build file name Build size Debian add-on ica_13.10.0.20-04_amd64.deb 11,463,890 bytes RSP add-on ica_13.10.0.20-04_amd64.rsp 11,465,869 bytes Test environment Table 16. Test environment for XenDesktop VDI VDI version Desktop Server operating system Applications Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 10 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 XenDesktop 7.
Known issues Table 20. Known issues Issue number Description Workaround LS-462 After the installation of the add-on, status of the updated add-on is displayed as Original instead of Changed in system information UI. There is no workaround. Citrix ICA Version 13.
6 Citrix ICA 13.9.1 Add-on Release type and definition This release note contains information about the add-on to update Citrix ICA client to the latest version 13.9.1. This add-on is supported on Wyse 3040 thin client with ThinLinux 2.0. To download and install the add-on, see Installing add-on. Priority and recommendations Recommended: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
Test environment Table 23. Test environment for XenDesktop VDI VDI version Desktop Server operating system Applications Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 10 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 XenDesktop 7.17 No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes XenDesktop 7.15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Table 24. Test environment for XenApp VDI VDI version Server operating system XenApp 7.
7 VMware Horizon View Client Version 4.8 Addon Release type and definition This release notes contains information about the add-on to update the VMware Horizon Client to the latest version 4.8. This add-on is intended for the following platforms running ThinLinux version 2.0: • • • Wyse 3040 thin client Wyse 5070 thin client Wyse 5070 extended thin client To download and install the add-on, see Installing add-on.
Platform Memory configuration— eMMC/RAM BIOS version Wyse 5070 thin client—Celeron processor 16 GB/ 4 GB 1.0.4 Wyse 5070 thin client—Pentium processor 16 GB/ 4 GB 1.0.4 Wyse 5070 extended thin client—Pentium processor 16 GB/ 4 GB 1.0.4 Build version for ThinLinux 2.0 (English) 2.0.22.31472 Known issues Table 30.
8 Installing add-ons 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 press Enter or click the search icon. 3. On the product support page, click Drivers & downloads. 4. Select the appropriate operating system. 5. From the list, locate the file entry and click the download icon.
13. Click Yes. The lock screen is displayed during the package installation process on all the thin clients. The package is deployed immediately. Install add-on using Wyse Device Manager Prerequisites Copy the RSP file to the Wyse Device Manager server. The copied RSP file is included in the ZIP file. About this task This section describes the steps to install the add-on by using Wyse Device Manager (WDM). Steps 1. Launch Wyse Device Manager and log in using valid credentials. 2.
8. To enable the Set update server manually option, click the ON/OFF button. 9. Enter the URL address of the specified server in the Update Server URL box. You can also enter the user name and password of the specified server in the Update Server User Name and Update Server Password box. 10. Click Addons. 11. Click the Plus sign (+) button, to install the add-ons. 12. Select the add-ons. 13. Click Save. The add-on is installed on the thin client.
9 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 and click the search icon or press Enter. 4. Click Manuals & documents. Accessing documents using product selector You can also access documents by selecting your product. 1. 2.
10 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.
