Which thin client OS supports RDP?
A thin client OS that supports RDP connects the device to a Microsoft Windows session on a remote server or desktop. Thinvent thin clients support RDP through the operating system installed on each unit. The range includes Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 Pro, DOS and units sold without an operating system.
Operating system options in the Thinvent range
Thinvent sells its Neo S thin clients with several operating system choices. Windows 11 Pro is available on the Neo S with 8 GB DDR3 RAM and 256 GB SSD, and on the Neo S with 4 GB DDR3 RAM and 256 GB SSD. Ubuntu Linux is available on the Neo S with 4 GB DDR3 RAM and 32 GB MLC SSD. Thinux Embedded Linux is available on the Neo S with 4 GB DDR3 RAM and 32 GB MLC SSD + 32 GB MLC SSD, and on the Micro 5R. Neo S units without an operating system are also available for customers who install their own software.
Thin client OS for RDP: Linux and Windows
ThinStation is an open source thin client operating system. It supports RDP through RDesktop and FreeRDP, along with Citrix ICA, Spice, NoMachine NX and VMware Horizon View. ThinStation runs on ordinary PC hardware of the x86 class and possibly ARM. The framework is a Linux base, but users connecting to a Windows server see the remote desktop directly.
The Neo S runs on the Intel Celeron J1900 processor with 4 cores, up to 2.4 GHz and 2 MB cache. The Micro 5R runs on the ARM Cortex A53 processor with 4 cores, up to 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB eMMC storage.
Thin client OS comparison
| Model | Processor | RAM | Storage | Operating system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo S | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz | 8 GB DDR3 | 256 GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Neo S | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz | 4 GB DDR3 | 32 GB MLC SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
| Neo S | Intel Celeron J1900, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz | 4 GB DDR3 | 32 GB MLC SSD + 32 GB MLC SSD | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Micro 5R | ARM Cortex A53, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC | Thinux Embedded Linux |
Thinvent thin clients for RDP
Thinvent thin clients for RDP include the Neo S range with Intel Celeron J1900 processors and the Micro 5R with an ARM Cortex A53 processor. Choose the Neo S with Windows 11 Pro for a Windows-based desktop, or the Neo S with Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux for a Linux-based setup. The Micro 5R suits a compact Linux-based thin client with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth.
