It is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The native ThinLinc client will offer the best experience especially over off-campus connections and is the recommended method for using ThinLinc.

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Please use native Thinlinc client with SSH keys. There are two ways in which to use ThinLinc: preferably through the native client or through a web browser.īrowser-based Thinlinc access is not supported on Anvil at this moment. It is also very helpful for Windows users who do not have an easy to use local X11 server, as little to no setup is required on your computer. This service works very well over a high latency, low bandwidth, or off-campus connection compared to running an X11 server locally. ThinLinc is a service that allows you to connect to a persistent remote graphical desktop session. It allows you to run graphical applications or graphical interactive jobs directly on Anvil through a persistent remote graphical desktop session. To solve this issue, please refer to the FAQs Page.Īnvil provides Cendio's ThinLinc as an alternative to running an X11 server directly on your computer. It is because in the default settings, the 'screensaver' and 'lock screen' are turned on. For your first time accessing Anvil using ThinLinc client, your desktop might be locked after it has been idle for more than 5 minutes.

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