Linutop announced today the latest version of its Operating System 14.04 for PC and Intel NUC PC:

- Linutop OS is an optimized version of Ubuntu XFCE LTS 14.04 including up to date Linux drivers and major softwares VLC 2.1 , Firefox 32, Libre Office 4.2 in the smallest package (< 1GB)

- Linutop Security Lock: The system can be locked into read only mode, preventing alterations by viruses or other mishaps. Its ability to recover its initial state at each startup is key to minimizes maintenance costs.

- Linutop Kiosk software :

-Internet Kiosk: Allows users to configure their homepages in full screen with toolbar or not, setup black lists and white lists to control navigation.

-Display Kiosk: Allows users to configure a playlist of Images, Web Pages, URLs, Video, folders, PDF  and sounds files with an intuitive interface, in order to  display the media in full screen.

For more information about Linutop’s operating system, click here.

Linutop Kiosk is a powerful software to setup a:
- Secure Internet access Kiosk (HTML5)
- Digital signage system (jpg, pdf, mp3, mp4…)
- Multimedia player local or via linutop.tv Security and Privacy for Internet access ( Public access, kids, online catalogue)
This new version features a network remote control for smart phone, tablets or PC allowing: – Selection of a local playlist – Direct display a text message – To select a linutop.tv channel Linutop kiosk is light and can handle a large number of display and/or Internet access needs, with minimal power consumption.
Try Linutop OS Demo for Raspberry Pi.

We’re happy to announce the new Linutop 5, Smaller, silent, energy efficient:
Perfect for secure Intenet acess or silent desktop.

• Silent (fanless )with no moving part
• Small ans light (602g 1.3lb)
• Energy efficient (<14w)
• Cost Efficient maintenance free with linutop lock.
• Can be mounted on the back of a  screen (VESA)
• Room for 2”5 SATA internal hard disk with HD KIT

The new Linutop 5 is powered by Linutop OS 5 , lightweight and optimized Ubuntu distribution 12.04 LTS including Internet and display kiosks for professional uses available for download or on a USB key .

Boot time below 46 s.
The brochure and the quick userguide (pdf) .
The new Linutop 5 is available on Linutop Shop

Nice Linutop 4 test in february issue of Linux format UK edition by Graham Morrison

“The new version is bigger and more substantial than the previous ones, but it also feels as if it could survive a nuclear war”

“La nouvelle version est plus grosse et plus solide que les précédentes, mais il paraît également pouvoir résister à une guerre nucléaire”

Bertrand, from Frenchweb, recently interviewed (fr) Frederic Baille.
Linutop CEO explains the differenciation of Linutop (hardware and OS) and how it can bring value to Enterprises.

Thanks Bertrand !

Interview then demo at 5′39

(If you don’t understand french, you can view Charbax interview of Linutop in English)

Frédéric Baille, CEO de Linutop from frenchweb on Vimeo.

As Novirent blog pointed out last month (fr), Linutop helps you save money on your Power bills and act for the planet.

Let’s caclulate the difference of cost/year between 2 configuration (for a display usecase for instance):

• a multimedia PC : 160W(check Power-on calculator to calculate your own)
• a linutop 2 : 8W

Assuming 1kWH is $0,10 (see US power average cost),

* Multimedia PC power cost is : $0,10*24h*30days*12monh *160W = $138 /year
* Linutop power cost is $0,10*24h*30days*12monh *8W = $7 /year

Savings are : 131$ a year !

Now you’ll be able to chose the most valuable PC for your money

PS : thanks to Novirent Blog for highlighting this fact !

Other interesting power costs ressources :

• The price of leaving your PC on
• Energystar Energy calculator
• Building a NAS : minimizing power consumption
• eXtreme Power Supply calculator

Charbax, of  ArmDevices.net just interviewed Frederic Baille, founder of Linutop; followed by  a screencast of the Linutop Kiosk at 4′36

Thanks Nicolas !

Linux User (April P18 German edition) : “Green Computing auf dem Desktop”. PC Expert (April P34-41 French edition) : “PCs under 300 euros, basket new balance Green PCs,