Linutop OS overview

The operating system Linutop OS is optimized and secured.

It is dedicated to Internet access, media playing, desktop or appliance use., also thanks to Linutop Kiosk software.

Easy to configure it also gives access to the biggest open source software base.

Linutop OS is an Ubuntu based operating system.

Key Benefits :

- Energy efficient:
The light and optimized OS requires minimal processiong power.

- Secured:
The system can be locked with a password, preventing alterations by viruses or other mishaps.

- USB key back-up and easy deployement:
The entire OS can be saved with it's configuration on a 1Go USB key enabling mass deployment with minimal effort.

- Configurable:
Linutop is quickly configurable for specific use as automatic application launch on starting up.

Compatibility

Linutop OS is optimised for Linutop computers and can also run on PCs.

Documentation & Support

The latest Linutop OS version is pre-installed on the Linutop.

Linutop OS has pre-installed software.

Buy Linutop OS

Appliance use

Linutop can be easily customized for dedicated uses, such as thin client use, network monitoring, silent media player, mini file or web server.

Linutop software is stored on an internal flash memory and cannot be altered by virus or mishap. Its USB key back-up feature minimizes development effort. Based on UBUNTU Lucid Lynx, it can be easily customized with additional software.
It is fully compatible with online applications and all office standard formats.

Ideal for: Library, School, Shared office, Business center, Small office and Factory.

Linutop Kiosk is a software that allows you to set up your computer as an Internet webkiosk or a display kiosk.

- Internet Kiosk
This software allows you to select the starting homepage and lock the Linutop on designated websites or block certain websites.

- Display Kiosk for digital signage
This software enables the management of the playlist, including the time and order, and can support JPEG, URLs, and video files.

Internet Access

The Linutop comes with Firefox configured with pre-installed extensions to access different web content: Flash, PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint documents, etc. ...

The Linutop can be used as a ready to use Internet access computer.

Media Player

VLC is a standard media player able to read a wide variety of audio and video formats: AVI, Xvid, DivX, MP3, MPEG-1/2/4, ...

In addition to these files, the Linutop can also read audio streams, network radio and webTV, Television DVBT ...

The Linutop software has been optimized to watch video files in full screen mode.

The Linutop can be used as a robust and professional multi-media player.

Office applications

Open Office is compatible with Microsoft Office suite, the most widely used in businesses. You can then read and edit Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.

The Linutop can be used as a business computer.

With the "Linutop Setup" menu, displayed on start up, you can easily setup your Linutop.

Local settings

All the software is pre-installed in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian.

Translations into other languages are available and can be easily installed.

Display settings

Linutop can accomodate all screen sizes:
15" (640 x 480)
22" / large (1680 x 1050)
HD (1920 x 1080)
MAX (1920 x 1440)

Auto started applications

You can select the application that will be launch at each startup :
run Firefox,
play a video file in loop.
start a specific application
Linutop Kiosk,

This is very usefull, especially for public access.

Install

Download service

You can download a Linutop OS image with simple or customized configuration for a specific use.

Your system can be installed on a USB key. Then you would be able to restore your configuration from that key.

Setup

You can also download a configuration. This allow to setup your Linutop in no more than one click.

More technical details

You can find more details on our wiki: AdvancedUse.

Network

Network settings

Enable Network Manager simplifies the uses of USB wifi keys.

Network configuration access to the standard Ubuntu network windows

By default the network uses DHCP to connect to a local network and/or internet and no action from your part should be needed.

You can choose and save your network settings: static IP address, DNS, Proxy, etc ..

Remote Management

With VNC you can access your linutop from any computer.

Windows Shares

Helps you to set up an access to a shared directory on a Windows system via the network.

You just need to enter the IP address of the Windows unit and the name of the shared directory

System Security

Data persistence

If "user setting only persistence" is checked (default option), all software change, except user settings, will disappear at restart.

If "full persistence system" is checked system changes and added aplications will be stored and will be kept at next startup.

"Linutop Lock Mode " Once customised your system can be password locked. The system become read only for maximun stability and security

More info

You will find more technical details on our wiki: AdvancedUse.

Linutop Kiosk software

With the Linutop kiosk software you can easily setup your Kiosk for web and/or display.

Kiosk menu :

The set-up menu allows you to define the parameters of the web browser including the following: default URL, archives management, maximum number of simultaneously open windows, and the display time of the time out message .

Restrictions :

The restriction menu enables the set up of websites that can be accessed (white list) and websites that are blocked (blacklist).

Display menu :

This menu enables the management of the display play list, including the time and order, and can support photos, URLs, and video files. The playlist can be easily composed by dragging and dropping icons.

Adding software

The Linutop operating system is based on Ubuntu, the most popular Linux system.

With Synaptic, delivered with the Linutop, you can access the largest library of free software.

You can for example add Skype, ktorrent (a software to download file) as well as thousands of other applications.

Printers

The Linutop comes with drivers for various printers and it is very easy to add new ones.

Resources to check the compatibility of your printers:
- Hardware Support Components Printers.

Wifi, touch screens, etc. ...

Just as printers, the Linutop comes with a number of drivers to connect the Linutop with different devices.

Resources to control the compatibility of your devices:
- On the Linutop wiki.
- On the Ubuntu wiki.

System

Linutop system is designed to reduce maintenance costs.

Memory usage

The internal flash memory contains two partitions.

A first partition of 600 MB (1) contains the system and the standard software. This partition can't be altered in use.

A second partition of approximately 400 MB of free space is designed to receive user data and additional software.

Changing the operating system

Linutop comes with an operating system derived from a Xubuntu distribution (2). The system is being updated regularly and you can benefit from the latest developments of the open source community.

However, it is possible to replace this distribution by your own: Mandriva, Debian, even windows CE. Your own distribution can be installed on the internal flash memory or on an external device (USB key or hard drive.

Caution: before any significant change please make a backup copy of your system on an external USB key.

Change internal memory

The internal flash memory is installed on a standard IDE connector. It may be replaced by a larger flash memory, or a 2'' 1/2 internal hard disk.

Bios options / PXE Boot

It is possible to choose different options at startup:

- [DEL] to change the Boot priority.
- [Shift] + [F10] to choose and configure the network boot (PXE).
- [F4] to save your configuration.

Screen shots

Linutop configuration