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Linutop - Xubuntu-based Linux PC

Tiny Linux PC for Internet surfing.

By Marius Nestor, Linux Editor

14th of March 2007, 11:22 GMT

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Ever dreamed of having that tiny, fast, silent PC just for surfing the Internet? Well, your dream became a reality with the release of Linutop.
According to Linutop.com, Linutop is a Linux-based diskless, noiseless, low power operation and extremely small case personal computer created especially for Internet browsing. But wait, Linutop is not made strictly for Internet surfing, it can also be used for public information displays, as a point-of-sale terminal or as an embedded PC for cars, boats or planes.

For whom is Linutop build for?

■ Libraries, Schools and Universities,
■ Business and Government offices,
■ Hotels, Hospitals, Internet cafes.

Whether you want to check your daily e-mails or stay with a friend and chat, listen to online radios or simply blogging, Linutop provides everyone a quick and fast access to the Internet, plug and surf. Linutop comes with a 1 GB USB flash disk containing the Xubuntu Linux operating system and the necessary software (Firefox web browser, Gaim instant messenger, Abiword word processor). You can also save your personal data on this external USB key.

In front, it has up to 4 USB ports where you can attach a keyboard & mouse and two audio in & out sockets for headphones and/or microphone. In back, it has a 100baseT Ethernet socket and a VGA output for your monitor.

What's inside Linutop?

■ AMD Geode LX700 (x86) processor
■ 256 MB RAM
■ 4x USB 2.0 ports
■ Audio in & out
■ 100baseT Ethernet
■ VGA output

You can buy Linutop from here.

Please enjoy some pictures of Linutop:

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