Citrix Receiver 13

  • Integrated Citrix Receiver 13.8.0.

    Parameter

    Use Citrix Cloud with receiver 13.8 or newer

    Registry

    ica.cloudconnect

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    • Support for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication
    • Support for Workspace configuration from Citrix Cloud
  • Integrated Citrix Receiver 13.4.2. Citrix Receiver version 13.5.0 was removed. Available Citrix Receiver versions: 13.3.2, 13.4.2, 13.7.0, 13.8.0 (default)
  • Updated Citrix HDX RTME used for optimization of Skype for Business to 2.4.0.

RDP / IGEL RDP Client 2

  • Added possibility to use RDP local logon for smartcard login. This can be activated in the setup.

    Parameter

    Enable smartcard support for local logon

    Registry

    rdp.login.smartcard-local-logon

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    By enabling this parameter local logon can be used for smartcard authentication. If Username is left empty the connection to the RDP server will be made without sending credentials, so you can choose Smartcard as login method in the microsoft login window . However this will not work with NLA.
  • Added support for CredSSP up to version 6.

VMware Horizon

  • Updated VMware Horizon Client to version 4.7.0-7395152.
  • Added key to enable seamless window mode in each application session.

    Parameter

    Seamless Application Windows

    Registry

    sessions.vdm_client.options.enable_seamless_window

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Added possibility to use Fabulatech USB Redirection in a Horizon Client PCoIP session.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Horizon Client > Horizon Client Global > Fabulatech USB Redirection

    Parameter

    Enable Fabulatech USB Redirection

    Registry

    vmware.view.usb.enable-fabulatech-usb

    Value

    enabled / disabled

Parallels Client

  • Integrated Parallels Client version 16.2.0 (19039)
  • Added support for USB Redirection, configurable at new IGEL Setup page Sessions > Parallels Client > Parallels Client Global > USB Redirection.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Parallels Client > Parallels Client Global > USB Redirection

    Parameter

    Enable USB Redirection

    Registry

    twox.usb_redirection.usb_enable

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    Parameter

    Product ID

    Registry

    twox.usb_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.product

    Parameter

    Vendor ID

    Registry

    twox.usb_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.vendor

    Parameter

    Rule

    Registry

    twox.usb_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.rule

    Value

    Deny / Allow

    Parameter

    Name

    Registry

    twox.usb_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.name

    Value

    Policy Rule

    Parameter

    Automatically redirect all USB devices

    Registry

    twox.usb_redirection.devicepolicy.redirect_all

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Added support for PTP/MTP Redirection.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Parallels Client > Parallels Client Global > USB Redirection

    Parameter

    Enable PTP/MTP Redirection

    Registry

    twox.mtp_redirection.mtp_enable

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    Parameter

    Product ID

    Registry

    twox.mtp_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.product

    Parameter

    Vendor ID

    Registry

    twox.mtp_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.vendor

    Parameter

    Rule

    Registry

    twox.mtp_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.rule

    Value

    Deny / Allow

    Parameter

    Name

    Registry

    twox.mtp_redirection.devicepolicy.product_rule.name

    Value

    Policy Rule

    Parameter

    Automatically redirect all PTP/MTP devices

    Registry

    twox.mtp_redirection.devicepolicy.redirect_all

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Added support for Clipboard Redirection.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Parallels Client > Parallels Client Sessions > Parallels Client Session > Local Resources

    Parameter

    Connect clipboard

    Registry

    sessions.twox.local_resources.connect_clipboard

    Value

    enabled / disabled

VoIP

  • Added VoIP client Ekiga 4.0.1.

Firefox

  • Updated Firefox to version 52.7.2 ESR.
  • Updated Adobe Flash Player download URL to version 29.0.0.113.

Network

  • Added TTLS/PAP and TTLS/MSCHAPv2 to possible 802.1x authentication methods.
  • Improved support for Sierra EM7305 LTE device (e.g. in Toshiba Portégé and Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E Series).

    The EM7305 comes in various variants, e.g. one with ProductId 9041 and another one with ProductId 9063. The latter comes at least with one or with two USB configuration options. A device with only one configuration option has been observed on a Toshiba Tecra Z-50-D-115 notebook. It only works in MBIM mode and with IGEL firmware, when the device has successfully connected before with the same settings (particularly APN), e.g. under Microsoft Windows 10.
  • Added support for Sierra EM7455 WWAN module.
  • Added support for running the Huawei E3531i WWAN device in modem mode (in addition to HiLink mode).
  • Added possibility to adopt the hostname from a DHCP lease as permanent terminal name. The purpose is to use the name received as part of a DHCP lease in future interactions with the DHCP server.

    Parameter

    Adopt permanent Terminal Name from DHCP lease

    Registry

    network.dns.hostname_adopt_from_dhcp

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • NetworkManager updated to version 1.2.2
  • ModemManager updated to version 1.6.4
  • usb_modeswitch updated to version 2.5.1

Open VPN

  • Added Huawei HiLink Mobile Broadband USB device as possible uplink to OpenVPN sessions.

OpenConnect VPN

  • Added OpenConnect client version 7.08 to connect to Cisco AnyConnect and Juniper VPN. The feature must be enabled.

    IGEL Setup

    System > Firmware Customization > Features

    Parameter

    VPN OpenConnect (Limited support - functionality "as is", see product documentation for details)

    Registry

    services.unsupported02.enabled

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • The OpenConnect VPN configuration is available at IGEL Setup page Network > VPN > OpenConnect VPN.

    IGEL Setup

    Network > VPN > OpenConnect VPN > VPN OpenConnect > Session

    Parameter

    Gateway

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.gateway

    Parameter

    Enable Name/Password Authentication

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.enable-name-pwd

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    Parameter

    User Name

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.username

    Parameter

    Password

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.crypt_password

    Parameter

    CA Certificate

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.ca-cert

    Parameter

    User Certificate

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.user-cert

    Parameter

    Private Key

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.priv-key

    Parameter

    Private Key password

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect.vpnopts.priv-key-pwd.crypt_password

    Parameter

    Connect to Juniper Networks VPN

    Registry

    sessions.openconnect%.vpnopts.is-juniper

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    Tray icon is placed in the panel to disconnect from a running OpenConnect VPN connection.

Smartcard

  • Added CoolKey PKCS#11 library for access to Common Access Card (CAC) smartcards.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Browser > Browser Global > Encryption

    Parameter

    Coolkey Security Device

    Registry

    browserglobal.security_device.coolkey

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Horizon Client > Horizon Client Global > Smartcard

    Parameter

    Horizon logon with smartcards supported by Coolkey library

    Registry

    vmware.view.pkcs11.use_coolkey

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    IGEL Setup

    Security > Smartcard > Middleware

    Parameter

    Coolkey

    Registry

    scard.pkcs11.use_coolkey

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Updated Gemalto SafeNet PKCS#11 library to version 10.0.37-0. This package replaces Gemalto/SafeNet eToken and Gemalto IDPrime libraries.
    Gemalto SafeNet (formerly Gemalto/SafeNet eToken) now handles Gemalto cards and tokens including eToken and IDPrime.
    Gemalto IDPrime now handles IDPrime cards and tokens, preferred Common Creteria (CC) cards and tokens in Unlinked Mode.
  • Added full integration of OpenSC PKCS#11 library for access to smartcards.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Browser > Browser Global > Encryption

    Parameter

    OpenSC Security Device

    Registry

    browserglobal.security_device.opensc

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Horizon Client > Horizon Client Global > Smartcard

    Parameter

    Horizon logon with smartcards supported by OpenSC library

    Registry

    vmware.view.pkcs11.use_opensc

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    IGEL Setup

    Security > Smartcard > Middleware

    Parameter

    OpenSC

    Registry

    scard.pkcs11.use_opensc

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Updated MUSCLE CCID smartcard reader driver to version 1.4.28.
  • Updated ACS CCID smartcard reader driver to version 1.1.5.
  • Updated REINER SCT cyberJack smartcard reader driver to version 3.99.5final.sp11.
  • Added parameter to disable Identive CCID smartcard reader driver. If this driver is disabled, some of the readers are handled by the MUSCLE CCID driver. This can help when problems with Identive reader driver occur.

    Parameter

    Identive driver for smart card readers

    Registry

    scard.pcscd.identiv_enable

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Updated cryptovision sc/interface PKCS#11 library to version 7.0.5.592.
  • New smartcard reader driver for Fujitsu KB SCR eSIG version 5.0.24.


HID

  • Added layout toggle feature to on-screen keyboard.

    IGEL Setup

    Accessories > On-Screen Keyboard > Appearance

    Parameter

    Enable switching to alternative layout

    Registry

    userinterface.softkeyboard.enable_alternative_layout

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    If this is enabled there is a key on the on-screen keyboard for toggling between the normal layout and a reduced layout, that saves space on the screen and has more or less the same features as the number block of an ordinary keyboard with some extensions.

Base System

  • Added support for UEFI Secure Boot.

    When booted with Secure Boot the downgrade to a firmware version older than 10.04.100 is locked.
  • Updated kernel to version 4.15.15
  • Boot time optimization (up to 25% faster)
  • Switch power off on USB ports on shutdown and reboot. The feature can be enabled in IGEL Setup. At the moment only IGEL H830C is supported.

    IGEL Setup

    System > Registry

    Parameter

    Power off on shutdown

    Registry

    devices.usb.poweroff_shutdown

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Added Unit ID in Application Launcher About > Hardware section.
  • Showing number of CPU cores in Application Launcher About > Hardware section now.

Storage Devices

  • Added support for Mobile Device Access feature in Appliance Mode. The Mobile Device Access tool can be opened via a new icon in the In-session control bar. The Mobile Device Access tool can also be started automatically.

    Parameter

    Autostart

    Registry

    sessions.mtp-devices0.autostart

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    Mobile Device Access must be enabled at IGEL Setup > System > Firmware Customization > Features. Appliance Mode must be enabled at IGEL Setup > Sessions > Appliance Mode.
  • The Mobile Device Access tool is now configurable at IGEL Setup > Accessories > Mobile Device Access.
  • The Mobile Device Access tray icon respects the current theme now.

X11 System

  • Added support for XDMCP Appliance Mode. The XDMCP connection is configurable.

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Appliance Mode

    Parameter

    XDMCP for this Display

    Registry

    x.xdmcp0.enabled

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Appliance Mode

    Parameter

    Connection Type

    Registry

    x.xdmcp0.server.connectiontype

    Range

    indirect via localhost / indirect / direct / broadcast

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Appliance Mode

    Parameter

    Name or IP of server

    Registry

    x.xdmcp0.server.servername

    IGEL Setup

    Sessions > Appliance Mode

    Parameter

    Enable hotkeys for XDMCP Display

    Registry

    x.xdmcp0.hotkeys.enabled

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    The default hotkey to open IGEL Setup is: CTRL + ALT + F2. The setup page User Interface > Display > XDMCP was removed.
  • Added XC Font Service support.

    IGEL Setup

    User Interface > Font Services > XC Font Service

    Parameter

    Enable XC Font Service

    Registry

    x.xc_fontservice.enabled

    Value

    enabled / disabled

    IGEL Setup

    User Interface > Font Services > XC Font Service

    Parameter

    XC Font Server

    Registry

    x.xc_fontservice.fontserver

    IGEL Setup

    User Interface > Font Services > XC Font Service

    Parameter

    Port Number

    Registry

    x.xc_fontservice.port

    Value

    7100

    IGEL Setup

    User Interface > Font Services > XC Font Service

    Parameter

    Prefer Local Fonts

    Registry

    x.xc_fontservice.prefer_localfonts

    Value

    enabled / disabled

  • Added auto detection of monitor refresh rate. This can be controlled with new parameters.

    IGEL Setup

    User Interface > Display > Advanced

    Parameter

    Detect refresh rate automatically

    Registry

    x.xserver0.auto_frequency

    Value

    enabled / disabled


    IGEL Setup

    User Interface > Display > Advanced

    Parameter

    Detect refresh rate automatically

    Registry

    x.xserver0.screen.auto_frequency

    Value

    enabled / disabled


  • Added xorg debug script /etc/igel/igel_debug_tools/xorg-debug.sh to make collecting Xorg debug data easier (a /tmp/xorg-debug.log file is generated).


Window Manager

  • Added possibility to
    • a) change the preferred placement mode and
    • b) modify the threshold value up to which window size this placement mode should be chosen (otherwise window placement defaults to so called smart mode which tries to minimize overlapping).

    Parameter

    Preferred Placement

    Registry

    windowmanager.wm0.variables.placement_mode

    Value

    At mouse position / Centered

    Parameter

    Maximum window size for which the preferred placement should apply

    Registry

    windowmanager.wm0.variables.placement_ratio

    Value

    0% / 10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100%

Audio

  • Volume of audio output and input can now be configured up to 150% at IGEL Setup page Accessories > Sound Preferences > Options.
  • Added a parameter for log level configuration of Pulseaudio service.

    Parameter

    Log level

    Registry

    multimedia.pulseaudio.daemon.log-level

    Range

    debug / info / notice / warning / error

Misc

  • An EULA must be accepted now in IGEL setup assistant before finalizing it and using the IGEL OS.

Java

  • Updated Oracle JRE to 1.8U162.

Remote Management

  • Added new log file transfer mechanism for UMS feature Save TC files for support (UMS 5.08.110 or higher required). By default, it collects all log files visible in system log viewer, system configuration files group.ini, setup.ini and dhclient lease files. More files can be specified at IGEL Setup > Accessories > System Log Viewer > Options. The resulting zip file has now a folder structure.

IGEL Cloud Gateway

  • Added UMS structure tag handling for usage with ICG agent.

Hardware

  • Added support for IGEL UD7-LX 10.