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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

    Translationopenthinclient pending.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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