Installation Process
System requirements
| Requirements |
Details |
| Operating system: |
Linux with libusb-1.0 and libudev1 libraries installed. |
| Hardware requirements: |
Compatible biometric scanner. |
| Remote desktop clients: |
FreeRDP, Amazon WorkSpaces client, Amazon DCV client, Citrix Workspace app, VMware Horizon client, HP Anyware PCoIP Client. |
| Supported Biometric Scanners: |
Supported Biometric Scanners
3M
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| 3M Cogent CSD200 |
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| 3M Cogent CSD330 |
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| 3M Cogent CSD450 |
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| 3M Cogent CS500i |
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| 3M Cogent CS500e |
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| 3M Cogent CS500p |
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| 3M Cogent CS1000p |
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DigitalPersona
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| U.are.U 4500 Fingerprint Reader Rev. 103 |
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| U.are.U 5xxx Fingerprint Readers (5100, 5160, 5200 and 5300) |
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| Eikon 510, 710 and Eikon II Fingerprint Readers |
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Fujitsu
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| Fujitsu PalmSecure Sensor |
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Futronic
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| Futronic BlackFin |
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| Futronic FS50 |
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| Futronic FS88H |
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| Futronic FS90 |
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| Futronic Sweep |
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| Futronic SOI966 |
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| Futronic SOI968 |
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Nitgen
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| Nitgen Fingkey Hamster Series |
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| Fingkey Mouse Series |
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Safran
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| Safran MorphoSmart 1300 Series |
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SecuGen
| Device |
Windows |
Linux |
Tested |
| SecuGen Hamster Pro |
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| SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 |
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| SecuGen Hamster Plus |
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| SecuGen Hamster IV |
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Installation
To install Biometrics for Remote Desktop (Linux version), do the following:
- Download program installation package and FT Plugins package corresponding to your architecture. The latest program version is available at www.biometrics-for-remote-desktop.com.
- Unpack two archive files:
$ sudo tar -zxvf ftbio-*.tar.gz -C /opt
$ sudo tar -zxvf ftplugins-*.tar.gz -C /opt
- Read user manual
$ less /opt/ftbio/doc/README