Find frequently asked questions about 5250 emulation for iSeries™ Access for Linux®.
By default, the iSeries Access for Linux 5250 emulator shares the same process for multiple sessions used on a Linux client, defined as a system with a single Linux user, using one Linux userid. To enable multiple users or thin clients, use the ibm5250 -STAND_ALONE command line option. This option allows multiple thin clients, Virtual Network Computing (VNC), and Linux Terminal Server Project (LSTP) users to easily use the 5250 emulator.