Linux Thin Clients for RDP Connections
A Linux thin client connects to Windows desktops and servers over the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The client runs a small Linux operating system and sends keyboard, mouse and screen data to a remote Windows system. Applications and files stay on the server, so the client needs only a basic operating system and a network connection.
Setting up RDP on a Linux thin client usually involves installing an RDP client application, entering the IP address or hostname of the Windows system, and saving the connection. Several free RDP clients are available for Linux, including Remmina, Vinagre and Thincast Client. Thincast Client also runs on Windows and macOS, which helps when a mixed fleet of devices needs one connection tool.
Key Specifications
Thinvent Neo S thin clients use the Intel Celeron J1900 processor. This quad-core processor runs at up to 2.4 GHz and has a 2 MB cache. The Neo S models ship with 4 GB or 8 GB of DDR3 RAM and run Ubuntu Linux. Storage options include 32 GB MLC SSD, 128 GB SSD and 256 GB SSD, and some models use dual SSDs. The Neo S range does not include Wi-Fi. Models are supplied with a 19V 1.3A or 19V 3A power adapter. Some models include a Thinvent keyboard and mouse set.
Comparison of Neo S Configurations
| Feature | Lower-storage models | 256 GB SSD models | 8 GB RAM models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel J1900, 4 core | Intel J1900, 4 core | Intel J1900, 4 core |
| RAM | 4 GB DDR3 | 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 | 8 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | 32 GB MLC SSD or 32 GB SSD + 32 GB MLC SSD | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD or 128 GB SSD + 32 GB MLC SSD |
| Wi-Fi | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Operating system | Ubuntu Linux | Ubuntu Linux | Ubuntu Linux |
Use Cases
Linux thin clients suit offices, call centres, schools, kiosks and shared workstations where users work in a Windows environment hosted on a central server. Because the client holds little data, lost or stolen devices expose less information. Administrators can also update one server image rather than many desktops.
Thinvent Thin Clients for RDP
The Thinvent Neo S range has Intel J1900 thin clients with Ubuntu Linux for RDP connections. Choose a model by RAM, storage and whether a keyboard and mouse set is needed. The 8 GB RAM models suit users who open several remote sessions at once.
