ThinLinX Software Solutions
TLXOS – The World’s Most Affordable Thin Client & Digital Signage OS
One-time perpetual license
- Raspberry Pi (Zero to Pi 5): US$10 per device
- RePC / x86-64 SFF (Intel NUC, PCs, laptops): US$15 per device
Free lifetime upgrades, hotfixes, and email/help-desk support included – no subscriptions, no hidden fees.
30-Day Unlimited Free Trial
Download, install, and use on as many devices as you like for 30 days. Trial activates automatically on first boot with internet access.
ThinLinX Management Software (TMS) – 100% Free
Powerful Windows & Linux tool for remote management of your entire TLXOS fleet worldwide:
- Firmware upgrades & hotfixes
- Remote configuration & reboots
- Device discovery, grouping, and reporting
- Zero-touch deployment options
No license limits, no support contracts required.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | TLXOS Benefit |
|---|---|
| Read-only core + RAM overlay | Changes vanish on reboot – impossible to brick or infect permanently |
| Instant factory reset | Ctrl+Alt+R (×2) or via TMS – back to clean state in seconds |
| Built-in WireGuard & OpenVPN | Secure encrypted tunnels for remote work or signage |
| RePC Live USB | Boot any laptop/PC from USB in complete isolation from the host OS |
| Diskless PXE boot | Zero local storage – perfect for high-security environments |
| Digital Signage mode | Upload images, videos, webpages via TMS – no third-party player fees |
| Supported protocols | Citrix HDX, VMware Horizon Blast/PCoIP, Microsoft RDP/RemoteFX, VNC, Web kiosk, Teams, Zoom, and more |
| VNC shadowing with SSL | Secure remote support with user consent |
| Password-protected configuration | Prevent unauthorized changes via Tlxconfig lock |
Software Solutions by ThinLinX Pty Ltd
Pioneering Thin Client and Digital Signage Innovations
For over 22 years, Australia’s ThinLinX Pty Ltd has led the way in developing high-performance thin client and IoT hardware and software. Founded by husband-and-wife team John and Jeanne Nicholls, we’ve achieved numerous world-first milestones, including:
- 2010: World’s First RemoteFX Hardware Decoder – Our in-house designed TLX400 single- and dual-display thin client, featuring Microsoft RemoteFX/Calista hardware decoding, was showcased in the Microsoft TechEd keynote in New Orleans. Watch the behind-the-scenes video (4 minutes) below for a glimpse into the excitement.
- 2011: World’s First RemoteFX App for Apple Devices – We brought high-performance Windows desktops to iMacs, MacBooks, Mac minis, and iPads via our RemoteFX software decoder.
- 2015: World’s First Citrix HDX on Raspberry Pi – Our TLXOS operating system leveraged the affordable US$35 Raspberry Pi’s H.264 hardware decoder for seamless Citrix HDX Windows desktops.
- 2016: World’s First VMware Blast on Raspberry Pi – Extending TLXOS to deliver VMware Horizon Blast performance on the same low-cost hardware.
ThinLInX TLX400 demoed in the Microsoft TechED Keynote speech at New Orleans in 2010
Ready to get started?
- Download the latest TLXOS image (Raspberry Pi or RePC/x86)
- Flash to SD card or USB stick (Windows .exe provided)
- Boot – 30-day trial starts automatically
- (Optional) Install the free TMS to manage everything remotely
Download TLXOS and TMS now → https://thinlinx.com/maui/downloads/
Questions? Contact us at sales@thinlinx.com – we usually reply within a few hours.
ThinLinX – Secure, simple, and seriously affordable endpoint solutions since 2003.
Showcasing Our Legacy
In 2011, founders John and Jeanne Nicholls demonstrated the dual-display TLX400 RemoteFX/Calista thin client at Microsoft TechEd in Atlanta, alongside our RemoteFX app running on a MacBook Air.
ThinLinX was honored with Microsoft’s RemoteFX Premier Partner Award for our contributions. This inspired our development of a custom ARM-based System on Chip (SoC) with integrated RemoteFX/Calista decoding.
Advanced Hardware Innovations
We expanded our lineup with:
- TLX1000: Low-cost single-display model using Texas Instruments DM3730 SoC for superior RemoteFX, Citrix HDX, and VMware Horizon performance.
- TLX2000: Dual-display version with Power over Ethernet, dual 1Gbit Ethernet, and TI DM8148 SoC.
- TLX3000: Dual-display powerhouse with PoE, 6x USB ports, HDMI/VGA outputs, and STMicro SPEAr1340 SoC—designed as a precursor to our custom TLX1 SoC.
ThinLinX commenced development of our own ARM Architecture custom System on Chip (SoC) with an integrated RemoteFX / Calista hardware decoder.
Though funding constraints halted full TLX1 SoC production, these devices set new standards in thin client efficiency.
We also developed the Dual Display TLX3000 with integrated Power over Ethernet, 6 x USB Ports, HDMI and VGA outputs, this model used a STmicro SPEAr1340 SoC which was pin compatible with our own RemoteFX / Calista decoder TLX1 SoC. We designed this board to have a known working Thin Client using the SPEAr1340, our under development TLX1 SoC was based on the pin compatible SPEAr13xx which was to be customized by adding our own RemoteFX hardware decoder licensed from Microsoft and a H.264 hardware decoder. Swapping out the SPEAr1340 for our own TLX1 SoC had many advantages including lower cost once manufactured in high volume. Unfortunately we had insufficient funds to finalize development of the TLX1 SoC and the TLX3000
Transition to Software Excellence
In 2014, we pivoted from hardware to focus on our Linux-based operating system, TLXOS, supporting affordable ARM devices like Raspberry Pi and most x86 systems. Paired with our powerful ThinLinX Management Software (TMS), TLXOS enables seamless remote management, upgrades, and secure deployments.
Our Expert Team
Paul Whittaker, our lead software engineer since 2014, has driven TLXOS and TMS development. With over 20 years as a senior systems administrator at Australia’s Department of Defence, Paul brings unmatched expertise in thin client and network security.
