Inside Thinux: Uncovering the Key Features for Enhanced Thin Client Computing

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Thinux is Thinvent’s embedded Linux environment for client-side devices. It turns an x86 (VIA, Atom) or ARM-based thin client into a standalone computing device, combining the ruggedness and cost-effectiveness of thin client hardware with the versatility and performance of a PC.

We have made many kinds of business applications, from cloud computing to Win32 binaries, run on Thinux. Whether you are building a kiosk, a ticketing terminal or interactive digital signage, we can adapt Thinux to your exact needs.

Features

  • Factory reset, which removes any misconfiguration and restores the device to a bootable state.

  • Read-only, compressed image with a footprint as low as 64 MB.

  • Copy-on-write support allows on-the-fly changes to the file system.

  • All forms of connectivity – Ethernet, DSL, 3G, GPRS, Wi-Fi, VSAT and VPN.

  • Strong support for Indic localisation of applications and content.

  • Remote management and monitoring through a web browser. Open the IP address of the device in your browser to disable the device, upgrade firmware and applications, monitor CPU temperature, etc.

  • Preconfigured drivers for many kinds of peripherals – biometric authentication, UPS control, smart card access, etc.

  • Customisable UI that helps prevent misuse and simplifies maintenance. Colour swatches on the taskbar help support staff diagnose common problems over the phone, such as loss of connectivity or printer malfunction.

  • Support for offline operation of server-side applications. We have ported many kinds of applications, from J2EE apps to legacy terminal programs, to run locally on the thin client during a network failure. When connectivity is restored, Thinux synchronises the client and server data stores in the background.

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