BerOS is a minimal, bootable Debian 12 (Bookworm) Live OS designed to turn any PC into a secure RDP thin client.
Booting straight into a lightweight Openbox session, it launches a custom Python-Tkinter RDP portal.
Key Features:
* High-Performance RDP: Powered by FreeRDP with RemoteFX, client-side audio, clipboard sync, and auto-resolution.
* Dual-Security Modes: User Mode locks settings. Admin Mode (default pass: admin) allows modifying connections, network (DHCP/Static IP via NetworkManager), and hostnames.
* USB/Local Configuration Persistence: Save settings directly to the boot media.
* Local Disk Installer: Easily clone the OS to local HDD/SSD (BIOS/UEFI support).
* Remote Shadowing: Embedded VNC server (x11vnc) with automatic dynamic Xauthority setup.

If you have any ideas for changes/improvements, send me a message.

0.6.1 Fix connection error when no password is set

Defauls password is admin - CAHNGE IT.

Features

  • Lightweight Live Linux Thin Client OS
  • Minimal RAM and CPU footprint (Debian + Openbox)
  • Fullscreen RDP with RemoteFX and audio redirection
  • Secure Locked-Down Client Mode for end-users
  • Administrative settings panel for network, hostname, and RDP configuration
  • Configuration persistence to USB or local drive
  • Local installer for Legacy BIOS and UEFI boot modes
  • Embedded VNC server for remote administration / shadowing
  • Automated hostname generation based on MAC address

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Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

System Administrators

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Operating Systems, Python Remote Desktop Software, Python Kiosk Software

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2026-05-25