User guide

WML Linux Thin Client User Guide

System

The System tab shows details about the thin client hardware and firmware.

The “System Information” box shows information about the processor type, the amount of memory

available, the Linux kernel version and the Firmware version. The network settings are also shown in

this box.

The “Desktop” box has two fields to control the thin client's desktop. The first check box controls

whether a user may launch a command line terminal. If it is checked, a button will appear on the

“Connections” tab of the Connection Manager called “Terminal”.

Note that if a user has access to a terminal window, then it is possible for the user to modify the list of

connections in the Connection Manager. Access to the terminal is intended for administrator and

power users.

The second check box enables a task bar at the bottom of the screen which allows the user to navigate

between windows.

Saving and Loading System Settings

The “System Settings” window has three buttons to help manage the WML Linux Thin Client. “Save

Settings” will store the current system and connection configuration to a backup file, which is either

stored on a usb storage device (if present) or in the temporary directory /tmp if not. “Save Settings”

will save network, display, mouse, locale and password settings, as well as any connections which

have been configured in the Connection Manager. The settings are saved in a file settings.tar.

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Illustration 40: The System Tab of the Setup Manager