Citrix Workspace app 1808 for Linux

Citrix Receiver is now Citrix Workspace app. 

Citrix Workspace app extends the user experience you have enjoyed with Citrix Receiver, making it easier for you to stay productive. Citrix Workspace app incorporates the full capabilities of Citrix Receiver and lays the groundwork for new capabilities for future XenApp and XenDesktop releases as well as the comprehensive Citrix Workspace. 

Citrix Workspace app has simplified versioning based on the YYMM format, which makes this release of Citrix Workspace app 1808. The previous release had file version number 13.10.0.20. 

Existing users or endpoints of Citrix Receiver for Linux can seamlessly transition to this new version of Citrix Workspace app for Linux by doing an in-place upgrade. 

To upgrade, download the Citrix Workspace app from the Citrix download page and install the app to upgrade from Citrix Receiver to Citrix Workspace app.

Citrix Workspace app has a new icon set in a blue theme. It replaces the earlier Citrix Receiver icon that had a black theme.

The Citrix Workspace screen overlay appears on the first launch of the app or when you upgrade and when you uninstall and reinstall the app, to inform you about the transition. You can either click Got it to continue using the Workspace app, or click Learn more to find out more details.

Connecting this version of Citrix Workspace app for Linux to Citrix Workspace services is an experimental feature.

Bloomberg v4 keyboard selective redirection support

This feature allows the use of the Bloomberg v4 keyboard interface across multiple sessions. This functionality provides flexibility to use the keyboard in all remote sessions except the fingerprint and audio interfaces. The fingerprint and audio interfaces are redirected to single sessions as before.

Note: By default, this feature is enabled for x86 and x64 platforms and is disabled for ARMHF platforms.

For more details, see Bloomberg v4 keyboard selective redirection support.

• Thin clients with x86 and ARM architecture, repurposed PCs with supported Linux distributions
• Additional performance enhancements can be achieved using the Platform Optimization SDK

• For more information about Citrix Workspace app for Linux, see the product documentation and refer Citrix Workspace app feature matrix for the list of supported features
• Thin client partners can refer to the OEM guide for information on Workspace app integration
• Use the support forum for reporting issues, questions and general discussion

• Virtual Channel SDK for Linux is available here. - Updated for 1808!
• Citrix Workspace app for Linux - Platform Optimization SDK is available here. - Updated for 1808!
• Citrix Workspace app for Linux - Certificate Identity Declaration SDK is available here. - Updated for 1808!
• Citrix Workspace app for Linux - Credential Insertion SDK is available is available here. - Updated for 1808!

The difference between packages that offer support for Citrix Web Workspace app and those that support self-service is that the latter packages include dependencies required for self-service in addition to those needed for the Citrix Web Workspace app. Dependencies for self-service are a superset of those required for Citrix Web Workspace app, but the files installed are identical. 

If you only require Ciitrix Web Workspace app support, or your distribution doesn’t have the necessary packages to support self-service then install the Citrix Web Workspace app only package.

If your distribution allows, install Citrix Workspace app from the Debian package or RPM package. These files are generally easier to use because they automatically install any required packages. If you want to control the installation location, install Citrix Workspace app from the tarball package.