Linutop

Information appliance
title = Linutop 2


connectivity = USB 2.0 ports
100baseT ethernet
VGA output
operatingsystem = Xubuntu (Linux)
input = Keyboard
Microphone
power = 8W external power
cpu = AMD Geode LX 800
memory = 512 MiB RAM
media = 1 GB flash memory
dimensions = 14 x 14 x 3.5 cm, 580 gThe Linutop is an environment friendly computer with no moving parts in a metal case. [cite web |title= Linutop’s fanless Linux PC |date=2007-05-31 |author=Chris Davies |accessdate=2007-06-15 |url=http://www.slashgear.com/slashgear-review-linutops-fanless-linux-pc-315515.php |work=SlashGear] It runs the Linutop OS [cite web |title= Linutop OS |url=http://www.linutop.com/linutop2/software/system.en.html |work=Linutop website] a customized version of Linux based on the Xubuntu distribution. A variety of GTK applications that are oriented towards web browsing and Internet communication are available. Linutop is also multimedia-capable and offers line-out/mic-in for sound. The device can be configured easily into a LTSP [cite web | title = Linutop | work = LinuxDevices | url = http://linuxdevices.com/products/PD5165546245.html | accessdate = 2007-05-04 ] thin client. Linutop is intended to be used in places such as internet cafés, public libraries, or schools. Single units are being sold for around € 280 (approximately USD $445, as of April 2008) since May, 2007.cite web | title = Linutop: Tiny Linux Computer On Sale | date = 2007-05-02 | author = Simon Perry | url = http://digital-lifestyles.info/2007/05/02/linutop-tiny-linux-computer-on-sale/ | accessdate = 2007-05-04 ]

Linutop 1

The first device row was based on ThinCan reference design from Estonian company Artec Group.

pecifications

*CPU: AMD Geode LX 700
*RAM: 256 MB
*Media: 1 GB External USB Key
*Power: 5W
*Weight: 280 g
*Dimensions: 9.3 x 2.7 x 15 cm
*Price: EUR 280

Linutop 2

On February 20 2008 the company unveiled the Linutop 2 [ [http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2700059670.html Linux-based mini PC upgraded ] ] based on the ION A603 mini PC by First International Computer (like Works Everywhere Appliance). In comparison to Linutop 1 the new device has a stronger Geode processor. It also possesses more memory and is therefore claimed to run OpenOffice.org while Linutop 1 was only able to run lighter office application like AbiWord and Gnumeric.

ee also

* EeePC
* Zonbu
* Koolu

References

External links

* [http://www.linutop.com Linutop Website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_CY5T3kfkY Linutop Video]
* [http://www.fic.com.tw/product/minipc.aspx FIC ION A603 mini PC]