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SunRay
Terminals
SunRay terminals are inexpensive thin clients that
display a screen image generated on a remote Solaris Unix server. In
a
sense, SunRays could be though of as a hardware implementation of
VNC.
SunRays deliver full audio and video, which VNC does not do. They
can
be used with 3rd party keyboards, monitors and mice. They are
diskless,
fanless, and have a very small footprint on your desk. If you plan
to
use Unix frequently, the SunRay is the method of choice.
SunRays can be installed in labs or offices at the U. of M. However,
installation requires that your Internet port be switched from the
usual TCP port to a UDP port.
At the University of Manitoba, SunRays can be found in many open
area
computer labs.
For complete information on SunRays, see http://www.sun.com/desktop/index.jsp?tab=1
SunRay tips and tricks
To kill a hung session: ctrl-alt-backspace-backspace
To reboot a SunRay: ctrl-<moon key>
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