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

• fit-PC
• EeePC
• Zonbu
• Koolu

References

1. Chris Davies (2007-05-31). "Linutop's fanless Linux PC". SlashGear. Archived from the original on 2007-06-18. Retrieved 2007-06-15.
2. "Linutop OS". Linutop website.
3. "Linutop". LinuxDevices. Archived from the original on 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
4. "Linux-based mini PC upgraded". Archived from the original on 2012-06-29.

• Linutop XS introduction

External links

• Linutop Website
• Linutop Wiki
• Linutop Video
• FIC ION A603 mini PC