This release brings smoother playback of HTML5 videos

Nov 28, 2017 16:20 GMT  ·  By

Binary Emotions' Marco Buratto inform Softpedia today on the general availability of the Raspberry WebKiosk 7.0 Linux-based operating system for Raspberry Pi single-board computers.

If you've ever wanted to turn your Raspberry Pi SBC (Single-Board Computer) into a powerful, secure, and reliable web kiosk system, then you should give Raspberry WebKiosk a try today as the latest release brings numerous improvements and optimizations, along with the latest Debian/Raspbian Stretch updates.

Coming hot on the heels of the Raspberry Pi Digital Signage 10.0 and Raspberry Slideshow 10.0 operating systems, Raspberry WebKiosk 7.0 is also based on the latest Raspbian/Debian GNU/Linux 9 "Stretch" ecosystem and features smoother HTML5 video playback, Adobe Flash Player support, and H264/AVC video acceleration.

"Raspberry WebKiosk is designed for the cheapest possible web kiosks and multi-user web workstations (use in cafès, offices, schools, hotels, hospitals, libraries) with the Raspberry Pi microcomputer base, where people can surf the web with a normal browser," said Marco Buratto.

Chromium is used as default web browser

A web kiosk OS is a web browser-only, hacker-proof operating system that protects users' privacy by rebooting the machine where it is installed after each use. Raspberry WebKiosk relies on the open-source Chromium web browser for the user interface and any Internet browsing purposes.

After each use, the web browser will be returned to its initial state and all downloaded files will be deleted, which makes Raspberry WebKiosk the perfect operating system for Internet Cafes, public libraries, and other public institutions where there's need for online privacy at all times.

Raspberry WebKiosk 7.0 uses the latest Chromium release by default, which features internationalization, printing, as well as wired and wireless networks. The OS uses a user-friendly web-based interface for configuring system parameters, and the new release ensures better Wi-Fi network discoverability.

Download Raspberry WebKiosk 7.0.