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 20082009201120132015
CPU AMD Geode LX 700 AMD Geode LX800 Atom N270 previously VIA C7 (x86) Atom N270 Atom N270900Mhz quad-core ARM
Mass storage External Memory (USB Key) 1 GB internal Flash2 GB internal Flash2 GB internal Flash 4 GB internal Flash4 GB internal Flash
RAM 256MB 512MB1Go ext to 2GB1Go ext to 2GB2Go 1Go
USB Ports 4 46544
Ethernet 100BASE-T 100BASE-T1000BASE-T1000BASE-T1000BASE-T100BASE-T
Video output VGA, res. max 1920x1440VGA, res. max 1920x1440VGA + DVI, res. max 1920x1440VGA + DVI, res. max 1920x1440VGA or DVI, res. max 1920x1440HDMI, 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-1,5ADC in n 12V-3,3ADC in 19VDC in 12V, 3,3ADC in 12V, 3,3ADC in 5V, 0,6A
Consumption 5W8W <16W <14W <14W <3W
Weight 280g580g1,9 kg936g602g (1,3 lb)92g (3,24oz)
Retail price discontinueddiscontinueddiscontinued 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:

Linutop OS XS for Raspberry Pi

Linutop OS XS is based on Raspbian / XFCE It contains features designed for business use cases:

a demo version of Linutop OS is available for free

See also

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.
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