Citrix Server System Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access and FRS from my Mac? 

1. You must submit a request for an account on the Citrix server. 

• Please complete the web account request form found at:
  http://www.inform.umd.edu/CompRes/Citrix/
• Once you have received your account information, you are ready to download and install the software you will need to access ELF/FRS.

2. Click here to download the ELF-FRS Installer.

• You must have Stuffit Expander installed on your Mac to download this file. 

3. Once you have received your account information from the Citrix Administrator, and you have run the ELF-FRS Installer, you are ready to begin using ELF and FRS. 

• Note for FRS users: Access to FRS is restricted. You must first be issued an account (username and password) by the Comptroller's office. Contact your departmental business officer or download, complete, and submit the Account Request Form. This form is a PDF file, so you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your Mac. 

Once you have received your account information, and you have run the Mac ELF - FRS Installer, you are ready to begin using ELF and/or FRS. 

OIT is providing this service at no cost to Mac and Unix users for FRS and ELF until native solutions are available. 

Can I use Virtual PC on my Mac instead? 

Yes, Virtual PC can be used to access FRS, however, satisfactory performance requires a Power Mac G3 with extra RAM. You and/or your department will be responsible for purchasing, installing, and supporting this environment. The Citrix MetaFrame server is the only solution supported by OIT. More info about Virtual PC can be found Connectix web site. 

What other Windows applications are available on the Citrix server? 

ELF and FRS are the only applications available from the Citrix server.