Linutop Announces its New Linutop Operating System 5.0 for PCs

New, small and secured Operating System, Linutop OS 5.0 allows to set up easily an Internet Kiosk, a Digital Signage point or restore an old PC. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 06, 2012 - Paris, France - Linutop, specialized in energy-efficient IT solutions launches today its new Operating System (Linutop OS version 5.0) for Linutop mini PC. This version is also compatible with all PCs.

New Linutop OS 5.0 is based on the last version of Ubuntu 12.04 with XFCE graphic environment, lighter and more classic. It is delivered with ready-to-use Linux software, including Firefox 15, OpenOffice 3.5, and VLC 2 Media player.

Thanks its pre-installed Linutop Kiosk software, LINUTOP OS 5.0 allows a quick and simple configuration for a professional specific use as:
Secured public internet access (for waiting rooms, Hotels lobby, Offices, etc.)
Digital Signage (for Shops, Advertising, Point-Of-Sale displays, etc.)
Restore an old PC

Linutop OS 5.0 new features :
New graphic environment XFCE
New pre-installed software
Update of the main Linux software (VLC, Firefox, Libre Office)
Update of the Linux drivers

The new Linutop OS 5.0 strengths:
Light : With 700 Mo (500 Mo in light version), Linutop OS 5.0 is energy efficient and doesn't need a powerful processor.

Compatibility with the touch screens: Linutop OS has now the last Linux drivers. An automatic calibration tool is pre-installed too.

Internet Kiosk - Allows professionals (internet cafes, hotels...) to configure a secured Internet access point in few clicks : with toolbar or not, to block certain websites or to lock on designated websites.

Digital Signage - Allows professionals to configure (with drag'n drop) playlist including time and order
for images (JPEG,PNG...), URLs, folders and video files.

Linutop Lock security - The system can be locked in read only mode, preventing alterations by viruses
or other mishaps. Its ability to recover its initial state at startup minimizes maintenance costs. The system can be backed up on an USB key and duplicated.

Linutop OS 5.0 is available NOW!

An USB-Key or online installation is available on: http://www.linutop.com/shop/index.en.html
Free version demo (USB Key / CD) : www.linutop.com/software/download.en.html

Linutop OS 5.0 online installation is 79 euros.

Linutop OS 5.0 Specifications:

Linutop OS Applications :
Linutop's Kiosk Software, Linutop Configuration Panel,
Firefox 15, Libre Office 3.5, VLC Media Player 2
PDF reader, Text editor,
On screen keyboard, Picture viewer, File
manager, Network manager, VPN,
Size : approximately 700Mb
Installable on USB key or Hard Drive
Supported Formats:
Documents: DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX,
PDF, RAR, ZIP ...
Multimedia: MP3, MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, MOV ...
Installable LAMP Serveur:
APACHE
My SQL
PHP
Products available on www.linutop.com
The reseller' prices are available on the website.

About Linutop
Linutop company specializes in energy-efficient IT solutions based on open-source software. It develops and distributes silent and robust mini PCs (fanless with no mobile parts) with pre-installed Linutop OS software (also available for PC). Linutop Mini PCs are cost-effective solutions for kiosks, Digital Signage with Linutop.TV, monitoring and much more.

Its leading products, the Linutop 2, 3 and 4, are used in schools, hotels, restaurants, banks, factories, museums, waiting rooms and other public locations. Established in Europe and founded in 2006, Linutop is now sold in over 50 countries.
Learn more at www.linutop.com.

Linutop was awarded the TIC21 price for sustainable innovation 2007.

Press Kit & Photos: http://www.linutop.com/info/presse.en.html
Photo Linutop OS 5.0: http://linutop.com/images/linutop-OS-5.0-USBl.jpg

Contact Linutop
Frederic Baille
fbaille ( @ ) linutop dot com
06 85 86 85 76

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