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HP Compaq t5525 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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Inside the HP Compaq t5525 Thin Client Linux: FAQs
Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Linux Operating System Image FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Administrator FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Localization/Keyboard FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Modem and Network Card Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Browser FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printing FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty and Support FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Inside the HP Compaq t5525 Thin Client Linux: FAQs Questions and Answers ........... . 2 Linux Operating System Image FAQs .

  • Page 2: Questions And Answers

    Is the entire Linux image based on open source packages? No. However, a very high percentage of the image content is based on open source packages. Several packages are proprietary as either HP-developed or 3rd Party licensed, including: • Altiris Remote Management Client •...
  • Page 3 How are custom image requests (Specials) accommodated? Two methods exist for creating a custom image. You can obtain a custom image from HP, or you can develop your own image using a tool kit. HP Developed Images: Contact your HP Account Team. The Account Team works through the HP Specials Process to understand the opportunity, image requirements, schedule, and costs involved.

  • Page 4: System Administrator Faqs

    When I have made changes to some desktop options, why did the changes not take affect? After making changes to various Desktop Settings, you need to either reboot or restart the current session for those changes to take affect. What Administrator tools come with the Linux 2.4 kernel? None.
  • Page 5 The image contains the following commands. Some are stand alone, and most are limited scope versions provided by BusyBox: Options Definitions Users/Permissions addgroup, adduser, chmod, chown, chgrp, delgroup, deluser, passwd, su Devices insmod, mount, umount, smbmount Files/Folders cat, cmp, cp, dos2unix, fgrep, find, grep, gunzip, gzip, ln, ls, mkdir, more, mv, od, pwd, rm, rmdir, sed, sort, strings, tail, tar, touch, tr, uniq, unix2dos, unzip, vi, Network...
  • Page 6 How are groups created using BusyBox? The System Administrator uses the addgroup command to create a new group on the t5525. The “/etc” directory and the “group” file contain a list of defined groups. The addgroup command overview follows: addgroup [-g GID] group_name [user_name] "-g GID specify Group ID (gid) How is identifying user information handled using BusyBox?
  • Page 7 How are file permissions handled using BusyBox? The Linux operating system uses file permissions as its basis for security. A Linux operating system considers all resources and directories as files within the security structure. File permissions determine each file’s read, write, and execute permissions for all users and groups on the system. Under Linux permissions, these are in three groups - owner, group, and others.
  • Page 8 What is the default host name for the t5525? The default host name from the factory consists of the letters HP followed by the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet network interface modem. To change the host name using the Network Management Applet: In the IP Address Configuration window, enable the Static address setup radio button.
  • Page 9 To run the BootOrder utility, perform the following steps: Right click on the desktop and select Console. To use the BootOrder utility, execute cd /opt/hp/, then type ./hpbootorder (without parame- ters) and follow the listed options. To use the RepSet utility, execute ./hprepset (without parame- ters) and follow the listed options.
  • Page 10 How do you synchronize the BIOS and system time? To synchronize the BIOS and system time, use the hwclock command. This command allows you to either synchronize the BIOS time to the system time, or synchronize from system time to BIOS time. This command without any parameters displays the current date and time.
  • Page 11 How is the USB drive key handled in the t5525? The t5525 supports the physical storage device known as a USB drive key. Like all storage devices, you must attach the USB drive key to the existing directory on the t5525 before you can access it. Mounting The process of attaching a device is known as “mounting,”...

  • Page 12: Localization/Keyboard Faqs

    Localization/Keyboard FAQs Are country locale keyboards supported in the image? Yes, numerous country locale keyboards are supported. The default setting is International Euro keyboard. The user interface is English only, regardless of locale keyboard. Are there country locale keyboard limitations? Yes.
  • Page 13 Ctrl+Alt+Home Switches virtual desktop workspace. The desktop focus is moved through the four workspaces. Clicking on an open area of the desktop and using the wheel on a wheel mouse causes the same action. Alt+tab Switches the active application focus.
  • Page 14 Full screen X Terminal: Press and hold F3 during the boot process to prevent the launch of the Linux desktop GUI and display a full screen xterm window. Use F3 dur- ing the boot when you want to launch a dedicated X terminal session.

  • Page 15: Modem And Network Card Configuration

    Modem and Network Card Configuration What are the modem constraints? There is no method for configuring the Citrix ICA t5525 to use a modem to connect to a terminal server. There is no configuration procedure for configuring the Firefox browser to connect to an ISP vendor using a modem.
  • Page 16 How do you configure the modem and related aspects? You can set up and configure a serial modem to allow a user to remotely connect to a terminal server using the t5525. The following is a list of configuration instructions: Determining Recognized Serial Ports To determine the recognized serial ports, t5525 serial ports are recognized at boot time.
  • Page 17 Reading Options from File Create a script file that contains the necessary modem commands to configure your modem. Edit or create the file: /etc/ppp/chat_options” vi chat_options Enter the following into the chat_options file. ABORT “BUSY” ABORT “NO CARRIER” ECHO OFF SAY "\n\n\nDialing to <your telephone number >...

  • Page 18: Manageability

    Press F10 to save the configuration. Press Enter to save and exit. Altiris Deployment Server Console Actions Double-click the Deployment Server Console icon from the desktop to open the Deployment Server Console. Right-click on the lower left window and select New Job.
  • Page 19 To deploy an image, you can drag and drop this job to any t5525 Linux. How can an image be restored locally? An image can be restored locally using USB drive key or USB CD-ROM. Instructions for this procedure are available on the HP Compaq Thin Client t5525 Linux Image SoftPaq.

  • Page 20: Browser Faqs

    Browser FAQs Are there considerations for configuring Firefox browser on a t5525? Yes. See the following: • Mail Client: Keep mail on the server and not on the client. Otherwise, the client’s free mem- ory will quickly fill up. Users: Dependent upon the number of users and preferences associated with each user, •...

  • Page 21: Printing Faqs

    Printing FAQs Why will large documents not print from the Firefox browser? To print larger print jobs through a browser, you must increase the size of the Ramdrive. How are Print Services configured in the t5525? The t5525 uses the LPRng print system for a printer service. System Administrator’s must configure local or network printers and verify that the print services are active.
  • Page 22 Sample USB printer printcap file: Printer2 Printer2|lpt2: \ :lp=/dev/usb/lp0: \ :sd=/var/spool/lpd/Printer2: \ :lf=/var/spool/lpd/Printer2/log: \ :af=/var/spool/lpd/Printer2/acct: \ :if=/usr/libexec/filters/lpf: \ :cm=lpdfilter drv=upp method=auto color=auto: \ :sh: \ :sf: \ :fq: Sample network printer printcap file: # change the rm=<name of your remote queue>@<your remote host ip address> printer3 printer3|printer3: \ :rp=printer3@200.2.1.11: \...
  • Page 23 What are the steps to configure a printer using the Printer Manager? The following steps demonstrate parallel, USB, and network LDP printer set up. For local parallel printer: Select GO > Printer Manager. Click Add Printer. Click Parallel Printer. Click Next. Click Next again.
  • Page 24 What are the steps to configure a printer using the Console (shell commands)? The following steps demonstrate parallel, USB, and network LDP printer set up. For local parallel printer: Open the console and create the file /etc/printcap with the following contents: :filter=/usr/libexec/filters/lpf :lp=/dev/lp0 :mx=0...

  • Page 25: Warranty And Support Faqs

    © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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