2X Thin Client Server Build & Release History

2X Thin Client Server Enterprise Edition for Windows / Linux

2X Thin Client Server Version 5.0 SP1 Build 3606 - 02/04/2008

Various Bug fixes

2X Thin Client Server Version 5.0 SP1 Build 3497 - 29/01/2008

Fix missing definition for ALT+GR on Italian layouts
Increase the limits for the PHP engine to allow a slave TCS to easily join without timeouts
Added support for sound on AMD Geode LX platforms
Fix bug with ThinClientOS not shutting down correctly when autologin is enabled
Sign the installation executable on Win32 Improved support for dual head display when available
Updated driver from VIA with improved stability
Fix missing sound package when using ICA/RDP published apps
Avoid install errors on newly installed server with missing msvcr71.dll
Fix issues with launching local browser in full screen mode
Fix generation of desktop icons Fix shortcut of Windows key
Fix autostart of applications
Fix starting of NX from menu and desktop shortcuts
Fix a desktop error when no published sources are available on the desktop
Fixed missing refresh of published applications in Settings menu
Fixed missing local browser on desktop
Fix passing ICA password correctly for full ICA desktop
Check if something was published on the desktop before displaying an error that nothing was published to the 2X desktop
Fix activation of some Non Profit licences

2X Thin Client Server Version 5.0 Release Build 3217 - 25/09/2007

Fix updating of key when upgrading from an expired version of both an evaluation and version 4 enterprise
Remove duplicate entries of published application server client entries
Username of Management Console is now case-insensitive

2X Thin Client Server Version 5.0 Beta3 Build 3185 - 11/09/2007

Added caching engine to reduce load on the database backend
Reduced time needed to register new ThinClient
Pass the Domain when connecting directly to a Citrix server
Add support for offline activation
Fix upgrade script which refactors the ids of clients for the new redundancy features to support installations with > 100 ThinClientOS

2X Thin Client Server Version 5 Build 3217 - 23/08/2007

The new ThinClientServer Enterprise Version now has support for improved scalability and redundancy of ThinClientOS provisioning even when booting via the network. Communication between ThinClientServers is now reduced to the bare minimum for improved performance over slow WAN links.

The new ThinClientOS can now also be provisioned to USB storage media to enable booting on ThinClients or converted desktops which do not have a CD-ROM or internal disk. The creation of the USB key can be done either via CD or via the installer during the network boot. The key can be generated from any machine which booted ThinClientOS.

Release ThinClientServer v5 for Linux
Improved scalability of server for higher cpu/network loads
Fixed Del key in Full screen RDP
Added support for multiple editing of sound tab in client form
Redundancy of configuration settings
Distribution of load on TFTP for PXE booting
PXE booting is now 20% faster
New licensing system
ThinClientOS USB disk boot and installer
ThinClientOS updated to Linux 2.6.22
ThinClientOS fixed IP support
ThinClientOS updated to Citrix ICA client 10.6
ThinClientOS updated to Opera 9.22
Sound settings can be enabled centrally
Sound software emulation support
Cache auto-detected information for faster future boot
Improved support for Application Server 5
Faster login time for Citrix users
Added screensaver support
Added screen locking support
Added JetDirect print server support
Lower memory requirements
Improved sound support for Flash 9.0
MetaFrameXP compatibility improved

2X Thin Client Server Version 4.1 Beta 3 Build 2839 - 19/03/2007

Add support for improved method for handling removable media
Add support for Agere Systems ET-131x PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Add new shared media structure: floppy, cdrom, harddisk & removable media
Fix rdesktop from flooding floppy with I/O requests before its mounted
Fix FAT UTF8 codepage warnings
Fix when setting the volumes of the sound mixer
Fix the mouse acceleration to sane defaults
Fix issues with searching
Fix parsing of application names when they contain '&' in the name
Fix issue with long hostnames when using 2X published applications
Fix 'Advanced options' button when set to 'override'
Remember sort order when switching columns
Add configurable option to set the blanking of the display when idle
Shadowing prompt can be forced to be skipped
Do not display request for shadowing when shutting down
Fix setting active partition in installer
Fix handling multiple NTP servers
Fix issues with local users trying to login

2X Thin Client Server Version 4.1 Beta 2 Build 2766 - 09/03/2007

Add support for local browser with Java support when using PXE and 128MB Ram
Add support of new Fullscreen mode option even when using the 2X Desktop
Add support for setting a site wide default volume for the sound mixer
Add support for accessing more types of differently formatted harddisks
Add support for nested groups when searching for user/group matching
Reduced the load of the reporting engine for TCS hosting large deployments
Force version of TCOS if booting from CD to avoid unwanted automatic upgrades
Provide obtained list of TCS as default value when unable to contact TCS
Fix when merging of settings from both DHCP and DNS configurations
Fix loading of sound drivers and increased verbosity when retreiving debugs
Fixes in floppy drive support Fixed adding custom bookmarks for ThinClientOS browser in IE
Fix display of last known IP of ThinClientOS
Fixes in TCOS installer when using cfdisk Fix in TCOS installer when counting partitions
Fixes when GRUB stage 1 is installed in MBR
Fix issues with loading the eAccelerator module
Fix display of autorization message when shadowing after the user logs in
Fix when deleting a user which is a member from multiple connections
Fix inheriting of autologin and shadowing credentials and from default client
Fix when setting the keyboard model
Fix corruption when parsing Citrix published application lists
Fix unloading mac lists when the DHCP Helper service is disabled from console
Fix reloading of DHCP Helper config after system backup restore
Fix inheriting of choice of Xserver from default client except for CD boot
Fix adding multiple NTP servers to list on ThinClientOS
Updated manual with new parameters for options.conf and other errata

UPGRADE information

First backup your current installation of version 4.0 using the utility inside the Management Console
Upgrade the server from version 4.0 to version 4.1
Set the default version of ThinClientOS to be used on your network to the previous version of 4.0 you already had installed
Upload an image of ThinClientOS version 4.1 to the system
Set the image of one particular client to use version 4.1
Verify everything is alright
Set the default version of ThinClientOS to be used on your network to Version 4.1

Please follow the instructions in the manual regarding on how to upgrade.

2X Thin Client Server Version 4.1 Beta Build 2654 - 19/02/2007

List of the new features added between 4.0 and 4.1

New support for low memory local web browser in the ThinClientOS
New support for Java applets in the local web browser
New support for Flash 7 and Flash 9 in the local web browser
New support for offline mode redundancy in Enterprise edition
New support for fullscreen Citrix published desktop
New support for fullscreen 2X published desktop
New support for Secondary IP/Hostname for full screen and published apps
Add support for Turkish F Layout for full screen RDP
Use up to 256MB HD/flash disk space if available to store more components
Full screen and Published sources are now distinct to avoid user confusion
Improved font readability on the 2X desktop
Changed failsafe hardware detection code to detect NIC cards
Added support for reconnection to user session if disconnected
Added option to store packages in memory if hard disk media is full
New ThinClientServer DNS discovery uses multiple 'thinserver' DNS A records
New support for superfloppy formatted filesystem on USB mass storage device
Display Shutdown instead of LogOff when AutoLogin is enabled for the thinclient
Fix full desktop RDP without the 2X desktop
Fix setting the volume levels of some sound cards
Fix Numpad Enter key in the login screen
Fix issue with usernames containing spaces and other miscellaneous characters
Fix placement of system tray next to the clock
Fix setting of default login screen banner
Updated ApplicationServerClient (4.3.2083)
Added hardware support for USB tablets
Added hardware support for more USB mass storage devices
Added hardware support for NetXtreme BCM5755 Gigabit Ethernet
Improved error status messages when connecting to an AD controller

UPGRADE information

*) First backup your current installation of version 4.0 using the utility inside the Management Console
*) Upgrade the server from version 4.0 to version 4.1
*) Set the default version of ThinClientOS to be used on your network to the previous version of 4.0 you already had installed
*) Upload an image of ThinClientOS version 4.1 to the system
*) Set the image of one particular client to use version 4.1
*) Verify everything is alright
*) Set the default version of ThinClientOS to be used on your network to Version 4.1

2X Thin Client Server Version 4.0 Final Build 2379 - 27/12/2006

New Features:

Run Citrix & 2X published applications on the same desktop
Multiple full desktops per ThinClient
Support for 2X published desktops
Support for printer and sound redirection in 2X published applications
New hardware support with Linux kernel 2.6.18.2
New hotplugging engine support
Improved 2X Managed desktop look and feel
Improved sound support
ThinClient autologin support
ThinClient shadowing support
New User Usage reporting tool
New Client Usage reporting tool
New ThinClientOS diagnostic tools
Automatic update notification

2X Thin Client Server Version 4 Beta2 Build 2371 - 14/12/2006

Added support for 2X Application Server 3.5
Added debugging page under the support node facilitate communication with the support centre
Fix issues related to hard disk installations failing with TCSP008
Fixed issue with login screen being restarted after attempting to login
Fixed issue with too many boot parameters being passed to the ThinClientOS on bootup
Increased timeout in CD booting from 15 to 25 seconds

2X Thin Client Server Version 3 Beta2 - Build 1611 - 03/05/2006

Fixed support for installation issues on non-English ThinClientServer
Fixed bug with nagging Licensing page
Improved the logic to configure the 2X DHCP Helper service
Improved Linux installer and configuration Improve boot up logic when no ThinClientServer could be found
Added support for Belgian French keyboard layout
Improved support for text filters in Management Console
Improved timeout mechanism in Management Console
Added via driver for manual display driver override Fixed issues related to Internet Explorer v6.0.2800.1106.xpsp1
Fixed erratic slider when setting a manual resolution which appeared Firefox 1.5
Added VIA KT400 auto-detection support
Improved Active Directory debugging Various minor bug fixes in the Management Console

2X Thin Client Server Version 3 Beta1 - Build 1497 - 28/03/2006

Citrix Published Applications
Citrix Published Desktops
DHCP Helper Support for home users with no DHCP server or DNS server
Support for new generation video cards
Network installer
Faster bootup time
Add support for configurable timeout in Management Console
Improving floppy probing
Reduced size of transfer via TFTP
Multiple edit of ThinClient settings Boot parameters can be detected for HD installations also (was PXE only)
Improved support for dual monitor configurations
Improved handling support of multiple ThinClientServers for load balancing
Improved compatibility with DMA on some CDROMs
Support for automatic updating of time via NTP
Fixed automatic setting of sound levels when doing sound redirection
VGA driver and mouse settings can now be preset per ThinClientOS
A default hostname prefix can be assigned for a discovered ThinClientOS
New configuration utility to store successful detection of video card drivers on next bootup
Clients settings can be edited one after the other directly
System restore of all settings and files of ThinClientServer for backup
Improved support for foreign languages
Added a bundled TFTP server on TCS for Linux
Improved monitor detection
New filter facility in Management Console in every screen
Add support for RDP 4
Removed bottleneck of concurrent accesses to TCS
Added new support for new VIA and S3 chipsets
Fixed escaping of symbols in account names
Bigger jobs can be spooled on ThinClients with low memory footprint
Fixed RDP support for: Swedish, Swiss French, Swiss German, Estonian, Slovenian, Hebrew

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