Release Notes
Software Client for Linux 21.07
Release Overview
These release notes provide a summary of key additions, compatibility notes, resolved issues, and known issues for the PCoIP Software Client 21.07 for Linux.
What's New in This Release
Webcam Support
USB webcams now supported in a PCoIP session when connecting to PCoIP Agents for Windows. Use webcams with conference applications such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom in the remote desktop. For more information on this, see Webcam Support.
Security and Stability Updates
Increased security and stability updates and enhancements around the PCoIP Client.
Menu Options added to High Performance Client
Additional menu items have been added to the High Performance Client mode of the PCoIP Software Client for Linux. For more information on this, see High Performance Client.
PCoIP Ultra AVLock
PCoIP Client for Linux now has PCoIP Ultra AVLock menu available in the High Performance Client mode and with PCoIP Ultra enabled, for more information on this, see here.
PCoIP Ultra AVLock enables regulated synchronization of audio and video frames. For some use cases, such as video editorial, audio video synchronization is critical and must be tolerant of variable network conditions that may be present with remote work.
To enable PCoIP Ultra AVLock with PCoIP Client for Windows see https://docs.teradici.com/tech-preview/pcoip-ultra-avlock-technology-preview
TLS 1.1 Deprecation
The PCoIP Software Client for Linux will no longer negotiate PCoIP connections using TLS 1.1.
Azure Virtual Desktop Support
It is possible to connect to a Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) using the PCoIP Software Client for Linux over RDP. For more information on this, see Azure Virtual Desktop. The PCoIP Software Client for Linux only supports AVD connectivity on Ubuntu 20.04.
Release History
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Version/Build |
Date |
Description |
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| 3.8.0 | February 2019 | GA release |
| 19.05 | May 2019 | GA release |
| 19.08 | August 2019 | GA release |
| 19.11 | November 2019 | GA release |
| 20.01 | January 2020 | GA release |
| 20.04 | April 2020 | GA release |
| 20.07 | July 2020 | GA release |
| 20.10 | October 20.10 | GA release |
| 21.01 | January 2021 | GA release |
| 21.03 | April 2021 | GA release |
Compatibility
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Supported Clients |
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| PCoIP Software Client Linux |
Ubuntu Bionic Beaver 18.04 Ubuntu 20.04 |
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Supported Hosts |
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| Teradici Cloud Access Software Agents |
| PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards |
Fixed issue with client connecting to Cloud Access Connector (CAS Manager) that was configured for external access
Fixed an issue that prevented the client from connecting to a Cloud Access Connector server that is configured for external access.
Fixed issue with relative mouse that prevented moving windows.
Fixed an issue where the mouse position was fixed when attempting to drag a window with relative mouse enabled.
Fixed mouse coordinates for specific display topologies
There were a number of display topologies where the mouse coordinates were not accurately calculated. This resulted in the mouse pointer being drawn at the wrong locations. Some of these conditions occurred only when relative mouse was enabled.