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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2013 |
| CPU | AMD Geode LX 700 | AMD Geode LX800 | Atom N270 previously VIA C7 (x86) | Atom N270 | Atom N270 |
| Mass storage | External Memory (USB Key) | 1 GB internal Flash | 2 GB internal Flash | 2 GB internal Flash | 4 GB internal Flash |
| RAM | 256MB | 512MB | 1Go ext to 2GB | 1Go ext to 2GB | 2Go |
| USB Ports | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Ethernet | 100BASE-T | 100BASE-T | 1000BASE-T | 1000BASE-T | 1000BASE-T |
| Video output | VGA, resolution max 1920x1440 | VGA, resolution max 1920x1440 | VGA + DVI, res. max 1920x1440 | VGA + DVI, res. max 1920x1440 | VGA or DVI, 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 |
| 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 |
| Consumption | 5W | 8W | <16W | <14W | <14W |
| Weight | 280g | 580g | 1,9 kg | 936g | 602g |
| Retail price | discontinued | €280 HT | discontinued | €290 HT | €340 HT |
Linutop OS
Linutop OS 4.0 was based on Ubuntu/GNOME and was designed to boot on x86 hardware. It contains features designed for business use cases:
- Internet kiosk : Full screen, toolbar management, white/blacklist management.
- Display kiosk : user can define a playlist loop of URLs, photos, video via a "drag'n'drop interface
- One menu setup allowing the user to "lock" the configuration, to backup or restore on bootable USB Key.
Linutop OS 14.04 is based on Xubuntu/Xfce
- size 850 MB for USB key, Hard Drive or flash memory
- minimum PC requirements : PIII 800 MHz, 512MB RAM
a demo version of Linutop OS 14.04 is available
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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