VMware Horizon View Client Version 5.0 Add-on for Dell Wyse ThinLinux Version 2.
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1 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. To download and install the add-on, see Installing the add-on. NOTE: You cannot install the add-on using Wyse Device Manager (WDM). Version 5.
2 Compatibility Supported platforms Table 1. Supported platforms Platform Memory Configuration BIOS version Flash size RAM size Wyse 3040 thin client 16 GB 2 GB 1.2.5 Wyse 5070 thin client 16 GB 4 GB 1.1.4 Previous versions 4.10 Supported operating systems Table 2. 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.
3 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.
4 Known issues Table 3. 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.
5 Installing the add-on Download the add-on package About this task This section describes the steps to download the add-on from Dell support site. Steps 1 Go to www.dell.com/support. 2 In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number, Service Request, Model, or Keyword 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.
13 Click Yes. The lock screen is displayed during the add-on installation process on all the thin clients. The add-on is deployed immediately. Install the add-on manually using INI parameter About this task This section describes the steps to install the add-on by using INI parameters. Steps 1 Copy the add-on and the directory file to the /add-ons folder. 2 Add the following INI parameter in to the wlx.ini file: InstallAddons=. 3 Log in to the thin client.
6 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.
7 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.
