NComputing · Endpoint OS / software
LEAF OS
Small read-only Linux endpoint OS that turns ageing x86-64 PCs, laptops and third-party thin clients into locked-down, centrally managed clients for the major VDI and DaaS platforms, pitched as a way past Windows 10 end of support without new hardware.
Specifications
As published by NComputing. “(via OS)” means the support is listed for an operating system this model is offered with; “(inferred)” means Windows IoT Enterprise runs the vendor's Windows client and the OEM does not state it itself.
| Device | |
|---|---|
| Type | Endpoint OS / software |
| Family | LEAF OS |
| Status | Current |
| Operating systems | NComputing LEAF OS (Linux) |
| Positioned for | Healthcare, Education / labs, Contact centre, Finance / trading, Industrial / shop floor, Government / secure, Retail / branch, Remote / home worker, Kiosk / shared desk |
| Processor, memory and storage | |
| Processor | Any standard x86-64 compatible processor (BIOS or UEFI firmware with USB boot support) |
| Cores / max frequency | n/a / n/a |
| Graphics | n/a |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Storage | 8GB of internal storage required; boots from a USB thumb drive or installs to the internal drive (HDD, SSD, eMMC, NVMe) |
| Fanless | n/a |
| Displays | |
| Displays supported | n/a |
| Displays at 4K | n/a |
| Max resolution | n/a |
| Video outputs | None |
| Built-in screen | None |
| Ports | |
| USB | None |
| Serial ports | n/a |
| Audio | Digital (HDMI, DisplayPort, S/PDIF), analog and USB audio supported |
| Smart-card reader | No |
| Option modules | Software only; ports depend on the host PC. 4GB of RAM is required when relying heavily on local Linux applications. Native multi-display support with independent screen rotation; Secure Boot supported on x64 devices. Free 30-day trial. |
| Network | |
| Ethernet | n/a |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| 4G / 5G | No |
| Fibre (SFP) | No |
| Second network port | No |
| Power over Ethernet | n/a |
| VDI, collaboration and peripherals | |
| VDI platforms | Amazon WorkSpaces, Citrix, Frame, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft RDS, Omnissa Horizon, Parallels RAS, NComputing vSpace, Other |
| Protocols | Citrix HDX (ICA), Blast Extreme, Microsoft RDP, Browser / HTML5 |
| Optimised UC clients | Microsoft Teams, Zoom |
| Peripherals stated | Webcam, Printer, USB storage, Smart card / CAC, Serial device, Touchscreen |
| Built-in camera / microphone / speaker | n/a / n/a / n/a |
| Management, security and physical | |
| Management software | PMC Endpoint Manager |
| TPM | n/a |
| VESA mount | n/a |
| Power adapter | n/a |
| Dimensions | n/a |
| Weight | n/a |
| Certifications | n/a |
| Warranty | n/a |