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Q How do I keep my Citrix XenApp plugin up-to-date with the latest release?
A Citrix XenApp plugins are the new name for Citrix clients. The latest plugin releases are always available on our downloads page.
Q What connection speed do I need to the Citrix XenApp Server?
A The Citrix XenApp protocol highly efficient. It typically requires 5-20 Kbps of network bandwidth and is robust enough to operate over even lower bandwidth connections.
Q Can I use local printers and hard drives with Citrix XenApp?
A All Citrix XenApp plugins support the use of locally connected printers. In effect, the XenApp server provides the print driver for formatting the print job. This allows users to make the best use of newer printers on a wide range of operating systems without waiting for the appropriate drivers. Most Citrix XenApp plugins also allow access to locally mapped drives for storage and retrieval of files.
Q How much do Citrix XenApp plugins cost?
A Citrix XenApp plugins are offered at no cost to the end user. Citrix works in advance with OEMs and device makers to ensure Citrix XenApp plugins are of the highest quality and are well supported.
Q How are Citrix XenApp plugins distributed?
A XenApp plugins are available on the downloads page. Citrix also has a large number of companies that are licensed to redistribute the Citrix XenApp plugins with their products. These include manufacturers of terminals, hand-held and custom devices, wireless devices, and operating systems.
Q What languages are supported?
A Most Citrix XenApp plugins are available fully localized (user interface, documentation, and online help) in English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese versions. Citrix XenApp plugins can also display the remote user interface for a much wider array of localized applications delivered by XenApp. There is also wide support for various types of localized keyboard layouts.
Q Does this mean that I can use my Apple Mac to connect to Citrix XenApp and run Windows or UNIX applications?
A Yes. Citrix XenApp plugin software allows Mac, Windows, Linux®, Java and even legacy DOS and Windows users to run the latest Windows or UNIX applications directly from XenApp, without having to upgrade or change hardware.
Q What are the currently supported platforms for the Citrix XenApp plugins?
A Native Citrix XenApp plugins are available for Windows, Mac, UNIX, Windows Based Terminals (WBTs) and a range of Windows CE and EPOC-based handheld devices. The Java-based Citrix XenApp plugin provides functionality to an even wider range of devices and environments. The list of supported plugins is always growing to meet the ever-expanding universe of devices and operating environments offered by manufacturers.
Q What types of applications can I access using Citrix XenApp plugins?
A Virtually any application that runs on a XenApp server can be accessed. These include most Windows-based applications as well as UNIX, X11, text, and Java-based applications.
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