Linutop
The Linutop is a small, light, environmentally friendly Nettop computer containing a metal case and no moving parts,[1] that runs the Linutop OS[2] (a customized version of Linux based on the Xubuntu and Ubuntu/GNOME distribution).
A variety of GTK applications oriented towards web browsing and internet communication are available. Linutop is multimedia-capable and offers line-out/mic-in for sound. The device can be configured easily into a LTSP[3] thin client. Linutop is suited for use in internet cafés, public libraries and schools.
History
Linutop 1
The first device was based on the ThinCan reference design from Estonian company Artec Group.
Linutop 2
On February 20, 2008, the company unveiled the Linutop 2[4] based on the FIC ION A603 mini PC (like Works Everywhere Appliance). Linutop 2 had a stronger Geode processor and more memory, allowing it to run OpenOffice.org. It has 512 MB RAM and 1 GB flash memory storage.[5]
Specifications
Hardware
Model | Linutop 1 | Linutop 2 | Linutop 3 | Linutop 4 | Linutop 5 | Linutop XS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Launch year | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 |
CPU | AMD Geode LX 700 | AMD Geode LX800 | Atom N270 previously VIA C7 (x86) | Atom N270 | Atom N270 | 900Mhz quad-core ARM |
Mass storage | External Memory (USB Key) | 1 GB internal Flash | 2 GB internal Flash | 2 GB internal Flash | 4 GB internal Flash | 4 GB internal Flash |
RAM | 256MB | 512MB | 1Go ext to 2GB | 1Go ext to 2GB | 2Go | 1Go |
USB Ports | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Ethernet | 100BASE-T | 100BASE-T | 1000BASE-T | 1000BASE-T | 1000BASE-T | 100BASE-T |
Video output | VGA, res. max 1920x1440 | VGA, res. max 1920x1440 | VGA + DVI, res. max 1920x1440 | VGA + DVI, res. max 1920x1440 | VGA or DVI, res. max 1920x1440 | HDMI, res. max 1920x1440 |
Dimensions | 15 x 9,3 x 2,7 cm | 14 x 14 x 3,5 cmT | 23,5 x 23,6 x 5,5 cm | 18,2x20,1x3,6 cm | 15,2x11x3,5 cm (6 x 3.1 x 1.4in) | 9x6x2 cm (3.5 x 2,3 x 0,8 in) |
Power | DC in 9V-1,5A | DC in n 12V-3,3A | DC in 19V | DC in 12V, 3,3A | DC in 12V, 3,3A | DC in 5V, 0,6A |
Consumption | 5W | 8W | <16W | <14W | <14W | <3W |
Weight | 280g | 580g | 1,9 kg | 936g | 602g (1,3 lb) | 92g (3,24oz) |
Retail price | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | discontinued | €289 HT | €189 HT |
Linutop OS 14.04 for PC
Linutop OS 14.04 is based on Xubuntu / XFCE It contains features designed for business use cases:
- Firefox 44, Libre Office 4, et VLC 2, Terminal server client, pdf viewer, GNU Paint, Mirage, Archive Manager, VNC, Gedit, Samba
- Internet kiosk : Full screen, toolbar management, white/blacklist management.
- Display kiosk : user can define a playlist loop of URLs, photos, video and PDF
- Configuration pannel allows the user to "lock" the configuration, to backup or restore on bootable USB Key.
- size 850 MB for USB key, Hard Drive or flash memory
- minimum PC requirements : PIII 800 MHz, 512MB RAM
Linutop OS XS for Raspberry Pi
Linutop OS XS is based on Raspbian / XFCE It contains features designed for business use cases:
- Epiphany web browser, Libre Office 3, et VLC 2 (with hardware acceleration), Terminal server client, pdf viewer, GNU Paint, Mirage, Archive Manager, VNC, Gedit, Samba
- Internet kiosk : Full screen, toolbar management, white/blacklist management.
- Display kiosk : user can define a playlist loop of URLs, photos, video and PDF
- Configuration panel allows the user to "lock" the configuration, to configure the graphics.
- size 2900 MB for Micro SD flash memory
- Raspberry Pi compatibility : Zero, A, A+, B, B+, 2
a demo version of Linutop OS is available for free
See also
References
- ↑ Chris Davies (2007-05-31). "Linutop's fanless Linux PC". SlashGear. Archived from the original on 2007-06-18. Retrieved 2007-06-15.
- ↑ "Linutop OS". Linutop website.
- ↑ "Linutop". LinuxDevices. Archived from the original on 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
- ↑ "Linux-based mini PC upgraded". Archived from the original on 2012-06-29.
- ↑
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