Have you ever dreamed of a small, simple, light, silent, efficient and low-cost personal computer? What about one that runs Linux?
Well now your dreams can come true! In addition to being able to run Linux silently and easily, this low-power device can be easily adapted to surf the net as well.
Implications - On top of being Internet-capable, however, the discrete Linutop can also be used for other basic computing needs. This means that you can now enjoy a diskless Linux-friendly platform wherever you roam without having to worry about a noisy, power-hungry or bulky apparatus bogging you down in your travels. Way to go Linutop, you are the computer of the future!
Linutop
Simple Computer for Surfing the Net
Trend Themes
1. Silent and Low-cost Computing - The trend is for developing more low-cost and silent computing devices that can perform basic computing needs and surf the internet.
2. Adaptability and Flexibility in Computing - The trend is for devices that can be easily adapted to perform different computing tasks, freeing users from bulky, power-hungry computers.
3. Linux-friendly Platforms - The trend is towards platforms that easily run Linux and other light operating systems, providing a cheaper, more efficient computing option for basic tasks.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware - Hardware manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards small, lightweight, and low-cost computing devices by developing more powerful, efficient yet affordable computer components and systems.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can leverage the demand for silent, handheld electronic devices with longer battery life that can perform basic computing tasks and access the internet without the need for a bulky PC or laptop.
3. Internet Service Providers - ISPs can benefit from promoting low-power, Linux-friendly platforms as devices that can access their internet services, thus expanding their customer base for internet-based services.