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Linutop OS is an operating system for PC (based on Ubuntu XFCE LTS 18.04) or Raspberry Pi (based on Raspbian Buster). It allows you to quickly set up:

A digital signage system

With Linutop Kiosk: information, orientation, entertainment or advertisement; manage multiple screens with Linutop TV.

An Internet / Intranet kiosk

Easy to configure, with whitelists/blacklists of websites - ideal for online catalog consultation.

Many other dedicated uses

Maintenance-free desktop, measurements (network probe, temperature), thin client (company, production line), old PC recycling.

Linutop OS Brochure (PDF)
Linutop OS Documentation

Benefits

Fast

Small and requires minimal processing power - fast to install and run.

Security & Privacy

No virus, no maintenance.

Linutop Kiosk

Powerful integrated application to set up a digital signage screen and/or secure Internet access, full screen and LED panel compatible.

Installation

Can be installed on a PC or a Raspberry Pi by replacing the old operating system.

Pre-installed software

Linutop Kiosk — Internet Kiosk and Digital Signage

Linutop Kiosk is a software that allows you to set up your computer as an Internet kiosk or digital signage screen: starting page, whitelist/blacklist, automatic display of images, web pages, videos and PDF. Compatible with Linutop.tv for multi-screen management.

Chromium / Firefox — Internet Access

Linutop OS comes with Chromium and Firefox, configured with pre-installed extensions to access various web content (Flash, PDF, documents). Can be configured as a kiosk or a ready-to-use Internet access point.

VLC — Media Player

VLC can read a wide variety of audio and video formats (AVI, Xvid, DivX, MP3, MPEG...), as well as audio streams, network radio and webTV. The Linutop can be used as a robust and professional multimedia player.

Libre Office — Office Computer

Libre Office is compatible with the Microsoft Office suite, the most widely used in business. You can read and edit Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents. The Linutop can be used as a full office computer.

What is digital signage?

Digital signage replaces printed boards with the ability to display media on a screen to communicate graphically. It usually requires a digital signage platform in two parts: a player and a server. Some solutions are SaaS (online), others on-premise with a local server - Linutop provides the same digital signage software either way, so customers can choose in-house or online management of their screens.

What is the best Screenly alternative for Raspberry Pi?

Raspberry Pi digital signage mixes the cost-effective Raspberry Pi with a compelling software solution. Linutop TV is an interesting solution with the flexibility from SaaS to on-premise, letting the customer choose, and the stability allows a good TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) over time.

How can corporate digital signage help internal communication?

Digital signage for internal communication is a growing trend among companies to improve company image and employee satisfaction - for example a digital food menu board or a digital lobby welcome screen.

What are the best practices for employee digital signage?

Inform or remind in order to save time, improve corporate image, celebrate employees' successes, and illustrate company values.

Why use digital signage software for schools?

The flexibility to quickly display information at different locations (entrance, buildings, library) improves image and internal communication efficiency. Many schools use Raspberry Pi digital signage as a cost-effective and even educational solution.

What is the best cost-effective digital signage solution for schools?

The best digital signage software for schools must factor in hardware and support/maintenance costs, not just the software price - Linutop's solution is a compelling balance between cost and ease of use.

Setup your Linutop system

General settings

The "Linutop Setup" menu, displayed on startup, lets you easily configure your Linutop.

Local settings : software pre-installed in 5 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian), other translations available.

Display : 15" (640x480), 22"/wide (1680x1050), HD (1920x1080), MAX (1920x1440).

Auto started application : automatically launch an application (Firefox, a looping video, Linutop Kiosk...) - very useful for public access.

General tab

Selecting auto started application

Install

Download service : a simple or use-specific image, installable on an external USB key.

Setup : download a configuration to set up your Linutop in one click.

More technical details on our wiki: AdvancedUse.

Network

Network settings (static IP or not, DNS, proxy...), access to Windows shares over the network.

Backup : back up your system to an external USB key, usable to restore the configuration later (or turn the Linutop into a file server).

More technical details on our wiki: AdvancedUse.

System Security

By default, only user settings persist across restarts. With "full persistence system" checked, all changes are kept at next startup.

Once customized, the system can be password-locked (Linutop Lock mode) for maximum stability and security.

Adding software

The Linutop system is based on Ubuntu. Synaptic, delivered with the Linutop, gives access to the largest library of free software (Skype, ktorrent, a TSE client...).

The Linutop comes with drivers for many printers, wifi keys and touch screens, easy to add to.

System

Based on Ubuntu, Linutop OS is optimized to run on small flash memory, robust and easy to use. You can replace the distribution with your own (Debian...), on the internal memory or an external device. BIOS/PXE options at startup: [DEL] to change boot priority, [Shift]+[F10] for network boot, [F4] to save your configuration.