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=Connect to Skrivebord.uib.no from Linux=
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This is a guide on how to connect to skrivebord.uib.no using the software '''rdesktop''' on a Linux-computer.
=Connecting to skrivebord.uib.no from Linux=
The software can be downloaded from[[Ubuntu_softwarecenter]], search for "rdesktop". You can also install the software from terminal using the following command: sudo apt-get install rdesktop


Start rdesktop by opening Terminal and run:
All employees, and in addition students with access to SAFE, can connect to skrivebord.uib.no.
  rdesktop -d uib -k no skrivebord.uib.no


=Arguments=
==Command line tool==
Rdesktop works with several arguments. The most important are described below. See rdesktop(1) for full description. In terminal, run:
You can, for instance, use '''(x)freerdp''' to connect to skrivebord.uib.no from Linux.  
    man rdesktop


==Username and domain==
===Installing (x)freerdp===
Skrivebord.uib.no sets "HEL" as standard domain. You must choose "Other user" and type "UIB\<yourusername>" to login.
Alternatively you can add the domain in the command:
    rdesktop -d uib skrivebord.uib.no


Rdesktop assumes you are using the same username on you machine as on skrivebord.uib.no. If this is not the case, you can set the username in the commandline with the argument "-u yourusername", like this:  
Use Terminal and the following command:  
   rdesktop -d uib -u abc123 skrivebord.uib.no
   sudo apt-get install freerdp2-x11


Remember to switch abc123 with your username.
===Using (x)freerdp===
Start (x)freerdp by opening Terminal and running this command:
  xfreerdp /d:uib /u:[your username here] /v:skrivebord.uib.no


==Keyboard==
'''NB! Unfortunately rdesktop can no longer be used when connecting to skrivebord.uib.no.'''
Standard keyboard in rdesktop is American. If you have a Norwegian keyboard you can set the change in rdesktop using the argument "-k no", like this:
  rdesktop -k no skrivebord.uib.no


==rdesktop-window size==
==Connection tool with GUI==
To set a specific size for the rdesktop-window use argument "-g <size of the window, length x height>", like this:
There are also options available for those who prefer a GUI. For example '''Remmina'''.
  rdesktop -g 1200x100 skrivebord.uib.no


You can also use %
===Installing Remmina===
  rdesktop -g 90% skrivebord.uib.no
 
Setting the size in percentage works best if you only have one screen. If you use two screens, rdesktop will treat it as one extra large screen instead.
Use Terminal and the following command:
  sudo apt-get install remmina
 
You can also use Ubuntu Software Center. Please make sure you do '''not''' choose the Snap package.
 
===Using Remmina===
 
====Creating a connection====
 
Please use these steps to create a connection to skrivebord.uib.no in Remmina:
 
#Start the program. You can press Show Applications and search for Remmina.<br>
#Click plus '''(+)''' to add a new connection.<br>
#Enter the necessary information:<br>[[File:Connection Settings skrivebord_eng.png|400px]]<br><br>
#Accept the certificate, if asked:<br> [[File:Accept Certificate.png|400px]]<br><br>
#Press '''Save'''.
 
Remember changing color depth. What is shown in the picture in step 3 above will work, but choosing true color '''24bpp''' will give you better performance.
<br>
====Connecting to skrivebord====
 
Connect to skrivebord.uib.no by double-clicking the connection you created.<br>
[[File:Connect to skrivebord.png|400px]]<br><br>


Rdesktop full screen: -f
  rdesktop -f skrivebord.uib.no
Using this command, rdesktop will cover both screens if using two. Use the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Enter to switch between Linux- and Windows environment.


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Latest revision as of 07:22, 30 October 2020

Connecting to skrivebord.uib.no from Linux

All employees, and in addition students with access to SAFE, can connect to skrivebord.uib.no.

Command line tool

You can, for instance, use (x)freerdp to connect to skrivebord.uib.no from Linux.

Installing (x)freerdp

Use Terminal and the following command: 

  sudo apt-get install freerdp2-x11

Using (x)freerdp

Start (x)freerdp by opening Terminal and running this command: 

  xfreerdp /d:uib /u:[your username here] /v:skrivebord.uib.no

NB! Unfortunately rdesktop can no longer be used when connecting to skrivebord.uib.no.

Connection tool with GUI

There are also options available for those who prefer a GUI. For example Remmina.

Installing Remmina

Use Terminal and the following command: 

  sudo apt-get install remmina

You can also use Ubuntu Software Center. Please make sure you do not choose the Snap package.

Using Remmina

Creating a connection

Please use these steps to create a connection to skrivebord.uib.no in Remmina:

  1. Start the program. You can press Show Applications and search for Remmina.
  2. Click plus (+) to add a new connection.
  3. Enter the necessary information:
    Connection Settings skrivebord eng.png

  4. Accept the certificate, if asked:
    Accept Certificate.png

  5. Press Save.

Remember changing color depth. What is shown in the picture in step 3 above will work, but choosing true color 24bpp will give you better performance.

Connecting to skrivebord

Connect to skrivebord.uib.no by double-clicking the connection you created.
Connect to skrivebord.png

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