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Openthinclient OS — Tips and Tricks

Users and Permissions

  • The currently logged-in user always has User-ID 1000 and the corresponding Group-ID 1000.
  • The name of the currently logged-in user is always tcos. The name specified during the login process is stored in the environment variable $USER .
  • The user directory is always /home/tcos
  • sudo Execute sudo on a console with the administrative password (change it in basic settings). In a command-line application, run sudo without a password.

SSH Login

openthinclient OS automatically starts an SSH server. This makes it possible to log in to the thin client over the network to execute commands or transfer files (e.g., with WinSCP).

For SSH login, specify the user and tcos Enter the password for administrative access (customizable in the basic settings).

Disable the SSH server in the hardware settings when required.

Keyboard shortcuts

 ALT+F1 

Opens the menu (similar to the Windows key)

Use the Kiosk desktop type to disable this shortcut.
 ALT+F2 

Opens the Run Application… dialog — launches programs quickly.

Available on desktop types other than Kiosk.
 CTRL+ALT+T 

Opens a new terminal window (This keyboard shortcut can be customized using the Desktop Package.)
 CTRL+ALT+D 
Minimize all windows and display the desktop

Programs

openthinclient OS and the MATE desktop include various programs. Below are some applications useful for administrative and everyday tasks. Launch them in the terminal or via the "Run Application..." dialog.

File Manager
  • caja - File manager for the MATE desktop

  • mc - Midnight Commander

Browser

  • chromium - Chromium is available as the browser on the ThinClients

Editor
  • pluma - MATE Desktop Editor
  • nano - Simple editor in the terminal
  • vim  - Advanced editor for experienced users (terminal application)
Terminal
  • mate-terminal - Terminal for the openthinclient desktop
  • xterm - Alternative terminal
    To change the settings for the current session, hold down a mouse button (left, right, or middle) while pressing the CTRL key.
System Monitor
  • mate-system-monitor - System monitor for the MATE desktop
  • htop — user-friendly alternative to the top-command
Desktop Configuration — Advanced
  • dconf-editor  - View and modify low-level desktop configurations.
  • dconf - The command-line equivalent of dconf-editor. This allows the configuration to be modified in a script or via the command line.
Autostart

Using the Command Line application, configure a program or script to start automatically when the user logs in.

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