Linux

We've seen a number of fanless mini computers from Israel's Compulab over the years, aimed at the Internet of Things, AI edge computing or industrial automation applications, and now the company has updated its modular fitlet model with Intel's latest Atom processor.

If you're looking for a new smartphone today you're pretty much limited to operating systems powered by Google or Apple. The PinePhone Pro flagship from Pine64 is a very different proposition, running Linux instead of Android or iOS.

China's JingLing recently introduced a Linux-based operating system called JingOS that's designed specifically for mobile devices. And now the company has revealed plans to launch a tablet running that operating system on Indiegogo in June.

Mini computers are capable, quiet, and often inexpensive ways to bring a full-size desktop computing experience to small spaces. Purism has just announced the Librem Mini, a small PC for the home office or media server for digital entertainment.

​When shopping for a new laptop, most of us would plump for Windows- or macOS-based systems. Or maybe a low cost, online working Chromebook may suit. But Linux-based systems are also available, the latest coming from Pine64 – a 14-inch portable with an attractive US$200 price tag.​

​Israel's CompuLab has launched the third generation of its fanless, rugged Airtop mini-PC, with more memory capacity, more connectivity options and Intel's 9th gen Core CPU running the show.​

​There are compelling reasons to use open source software. There's the obvious benefit that it's free to use. It's arguably more secure. And it's built solely for the benefit of users. This in mind, here are 10 of the best open source alternatives to the software we use on our computers every day.

Israel's CompuLab has updated its mini computer for lovers of the Linux operating system. Again collaborating with the Linux Mint team, the Mini 2 represents the fourth generation of its MintBox line of small form factor fanless computers for silent operation and plenty of connectivity options.​

​Israel's CompuLab has been making teeny fanless computers for home and business use for a number of years. Now the next generation fitlet has been launched, which is built around Intel's Apollo Lake system-on-a-chip architecture and designed for IoT applications.​

Earlier this week, the Rasbperry Pi Foundation added wireless capabilities to its popular mini computer with the launch of the Pi 3 Model B. But if you would rather have more processing power and support for higher resolution graphics, perhaps the Odroid C2 might be just what you're looking for.

The Linux Foundation began a new initiative in 2012 called Automotive Grade Linux as an open-source project to develop common Linux-based software cores for connected cars. Now automakers like Ford, Mazda, and Subaru have joined AGL alongside existing members Toyota, Nissan, and Jaguar Land Rover.

CHIP is a full Linux system available for as little as just $9 that's raised $2 million – more than 40 times its crowdfunding goal from nearly 40,000 backers.