Archive for August, 2013

Solution: cloud-client.info introduces first Apple device support for Linux based Thin Clients

Friday, August 30th, 2013

Hi folks,

so often i’ve been asked to use Apple devices like the Iphone, Ipad or Ipod with an (IGEL) Linux based thin client without using (expensive) USB redirection solutions…

Here is our first custom partition sample introducing Apple device support for all Universal Desktop LX/OS (x86) based devices!

atunes

Apple devices can be used local, in Microsoft Remote Desktop sevices or Citrix sessions and more. The pack includes also a local running Application (Atunes) which works quite similar to Itunes. Itunes will not recognize the device in a terminal server session but you can use file based Itunes alternatives and access the Apple device file system to copy pictures or what ever!

This solution is tested with various Apple devices (Iphone 4, Iphone 5, Ipod 7gen and Ipad 3)but please note: No one will support it. 😉 A jailbreak is not required… 😀

To read more or download the solution klick here: Apple device support

The package is modular designed, so you can seperate not required functions like aTunes….

Have fun and a nice Weekend!

Michael

 

P.S.: Regarding the fact that i don’t own any Apple device i want to thank all guys that borrow me a device without being afraid that i damage any device during my test’s… 😀

New Firmware: IGEL Universal Desktop W7 Version 3.06.200

Thursday, August 29th, 2013

IGEL Universal Desktop W7
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Version 3.06.200
27. August 2013
Supported devices: UD3-730 W7, UD3-740 W7, UD5-730 W7, UD5-740 W7, UD9-730 W7, UD9-731 W7

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Notes:
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– Support for Intel Centrino WLAN N-2200 added.

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Drivers:
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– Realtek RTL8169 Version:7.43.321.2011
– VIA HD Audio VT1708B: 6.0.01.8700
– Prolific PL-2303 USBtoSerial: 2.0.2.8
– FTDI UsbToSerial: 2.02.04
– OmniKey Cardman 3×21: 1.2.6.5
– Intel HD Graphics: 9.17.10.2875
– Realtek 8168: 7.61.612.2012
– Gemalto Minidriver for .NET Smart Card: (WES7: 8.3.1.3)
– VIA WLAN VT6656: 1.1.0.2
– Intel Centrino WLAN N-1000: 15.1.0.18
– VIA Chrome 9 VX855: 8.14.14.0141
– D-LINK DWA-131 Nano: 1085.7.0815.2009
– VIA Chrome9 VX900: 8.14.14.0181
– Ralink RT309x/2860: 3.02.01.0
– Intel 945 Express: 8.15.10.1930
– eGalax xTouch: 5.11.0.9020
– RTL8168C: 7.018.0322.2010
– Realtek HD Audio: 2.63

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Applications:
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– .NET: 3.5 Sp1
– Microsoft RDP Client : 8
– Internet Explorer: 8
– Windows Media Player: 12
– Sun JAVA RE: 1.7 Update 17
– Ericom WebConnect: 5.6.1.1000
– Ericom PowerTerm: 9.2.0.0
– NXClient: 3.4.0.7
– Quest vWorkspace Client: 7.6
– Ekiga VOIP Client: 3.2.6
– SAP GUI JAVA for Windows: 7.10 R 7
– Tight VNC Server: 2.0.2
– Citrix Receiver: 3.4
– Thin Print: 8.6
– VMWare View Version: 5.2.1 build-937772
– Fabulatech USB for Remote Desktop: 3.1.3
– NCP Enterprise Client: 9.30
– Leostream Connect Client: 2.7.129.0
– Client for RedHat RHEV-D: 3.0-26
– USB Redirection for RedHat RHEV-D: 3.0-26
– Sumatra PDF Reader: 2.1.1

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New features:
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Bug fixes:
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Known Issues:
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-[System]:
– Xen Desktop Appliance Mode is not working.
– Citrix Webinterface: Published Application is not starting, if
you are logged in as “user”.
Workaround: Uninstall Microsoft Hotfix KB2645895.
-[FABULATECH]:
– Fabulatech USB for Remote Desktop is currently
not working with Citrix XenDesktop.

Recommended: Huge Microsoft EBook collection

Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

Hi Folks,

you’re looking for Information’s? Migration Guides? Microsoft has released a huge EBook collection for free containing a lot of useful content.

Check it out here: Download

Cheers
Michael

Recommended: Free Citrix XenDesktop 7 CXD-102 course

Wednesday, August 21st, 2013

Hi Folks,

i would like to introduce the free Online Course CXD-102 “Introducing to XenDesktop 7” from Citrix.

This course is a requirement to visit an instuctor-led XenDesktop 7 course and it also introduces the architecture of XenDesktop7, the product itself and the main know how regarding the major changes compared to XenApp.

You will find the course here: http://training.citrix.com/mod/ctxcatalog/course.php?id=595

CXD-102

CXD-102

If you don’t have an Citrix Account you can create also a Citrix Account for free via the Login Page.

Cheers
Michael

New available IGEL support Websites.

Tuesday, August 13th, 2013

Hi Folks,

today IGEL has launched three new Websites which can be very useful:

Official IGEL FAQ Site: http://faq.igel.com/otrs-igel/public.pl?Action=PublicFAQExplorer;CategoryID=3
Official IGEL Knowledge Base: http://faq.igel.com/otrs-igel/public.pl?Action=PublicFAQExplorer;CategoryID=3
Official IGEL Linux supported 3rd Party Hardware Database: https://www.igel.com/service-support/linux-3rd-party-hardware-database.html

Currently these sites are quite empty but this might change in the future. 😉

The sites are added to the cloud-client.info link site and also to our FAQ’s.

Cheers
Michael

Firmware Release: IGEL Universal Desktop LX/OS 4.12.250

Tuesday, August 13th, 2013

IGEL Universal Desktop OS
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Version 4.12.250
Jul 25 2013

Versions
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– Citrix Receiver 12.1.6.231670
– Citrix Access Gateway Standard Plug-in 4.6.3.0800
– IGEL RDP Client 1.0
– FabulaTech USB for Remote Desktop 3.1.2
– VMware View client 2.0.0-1049726
– Quest vWorkspace Client 7.6
– Leostream Java Connect 2.3.47.0
– Ericom PowerTerm 9.2.0.6.20091224.1-_rc_-25848
– Ericom Webconnect 5.6.0.4000-rel.20413
– IBM iSeriesAccess 7.1.0-1.0
– Firefox 17.0.5
– Totem Media Player 2.30.2
– Voip Client Ekiga 3.2.7
– Thinlinc Client 3.2.0
– NX Client 3.5.0-7
– Cisco VPN Client 4.8.02.0030-k9
– NCP Secure Client (Enterprise) 323_038.i686
– ThinPrint Client 7.0.54
– Xorg X11 Server 1.11.4
– Xorg Xephyr 1.7.6
– PC/SC Lite 1.8.1
– MUSCLE CCID Driver 1.4.5
– Omnikey CCID Driver 3.6.0
– Omnikey RFID Driver 2.7.2
– SCM Microsystems CCID Driver 5.0.21
– Safenet / Aladdin eToken Driver 8.0.5-0
– A.E.T SafeSign PKCS#11 Library 3.0.1785
– Gemalto .NET PKCS#11 Library 2.1.0
– SecMaker NetID PKCS#11 Library 5.6.0.44
– Client 0.8 for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization Desktops 3
– INTEL Graphics Driver 2.17.0
– ATI Graphics Driver 6.14.99_git20111219
– VIA Graphics Driver 5.75.32.87a-59172
– VIA Legacy Graphics Driver 4.1.83

If disk size is sufficient (> 512 MB):
– NVIDIA Graphics Driver 304.60
– SAP GUI java710rev6
– 2X Client 10.1-1263

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Known issues:
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[Client for RedHat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops 3]
– USB Redirection is not supported in this firmware

[Quest vWorkspace]
– Multimedia Redirection:
Sound redirection is not working with WMV/WMA streams
– USB Redirection does not work reliable

[NVIDIA graphics support]
– In dual screen configurations DPMS monitor saving mode creates
display content corruptions on secondary VGA display after resume

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IGEL Universal Desktop OS 4.12.250
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stable build based on 4.12.210
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New features:
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[ICA + RDP]
– New Philips SpeechMike driver version 5.0.10 for ICA and RDP.
– Support of the Philips Digital Pocket Memo 8000 and the Speechmike Premium
series.

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IGEL Universal Desktop OS 4.12.210
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stable build based on 4.12.190
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Fixed bugs:
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[Quest vWorkspace]
– Quest vWorkspace Client also works in fullscreen sessions on
displays where due to hw/driver restrictions Xinerama extension
is not functional. This is the case on Dell Optiplex FX160 hardware.
– Fix Flash redirection.

Firmware Release: Universal Desktop LX ARM 1.06.110

Tuesday, August 13th, 2013

IGEL Universal Desktop LX
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Version 1.06.110
Jul 09 2013

Versions
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– Citrix Receiver 12.5.0.226119
– IGEL RDP Client 1.0
– VMware View client 2.0.0-1049726
– Leostream Java Connect 2.3.47.0
– Firefox 20.0
– Xorg X11 Server 1.10.4
– Xorg Xephyr 1.10.4
– PC/SC Lite 1.8.1
– MUSCLE CCID Driver 1.4.5

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Notes:
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IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS TEXT BEFORE UPDATING THE DEVICE!
THIS RELEASE ADDRESSES AN ISSUE WITH LARGE CUSTOM PARTITIONS. IF THE DEVICE
IS ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH A CUSTOM PARTITION LARGER THEN 100MB TAKE THE
FOLLOWING STEPS:
1. REMOVE THE CUSTOM PARTITION BEFORE APPLYING THE UPDATE.
2. SAFELY UPDATE THE SYSTEM.
3. REENABLE THE CUSTOM PARTITION AGAIN.

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Fixed bugs:
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– [base system] Fixed bootloader issue with large custom partitions.

Back from Holiday…

Monday, August 12th, 2013

Hi Folks,

not a lot updates in the last weeks here, reason is quite simple: i just finished my holiday’s.

I will post some updates during the upcoming days. 😉

Cheers
Michael