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Lightweight, immutable Debian 12 live-build image. Flash to a USB flash drive and turn any computer into a managed browser workstation.
Lab Kiosk OS v2.8.0 (x86-64)
Stable ReleaseIncludes Linux 6.1 LTS kernel, Chromium enterprise policy, loopback agent daemon, and tmpfs RAM overlay.
Published with every release as labkiosk-debian12-amd64.iso.sha256. Compare it with the output of
sha256sum labkiosk-debian12-amd64.iso before writing the image.
3-Step Deployment Guide
Get your first workstation booted and enrolled in under five minutes.
Write to USB
Flash the ISO onto a 2 GB+ USB flash drive using Rufus (choose 'DD Image' mode) on Windows or BalenaEtcher on Mac/Linux.
Boot Hardware
Insert the USB into the computer, turn it on, and press F12, F10 or Esc to select the USB boot device. It boots directly into RAM.
Complete Wizard
The setup wizard appears on first launch. Connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet, enter your organization's enrollment key, and you're live.
Version History & Changelog
- Remote control now works via the console’s built‑in relay, eliminating external tunnels and fixing x11vnc startup issues.
- Signup now requires admin approval, adds a Super Admin mailbox, and supports two‑factor sign‑in.
- The console automatically refreshes counts and lists after actions and now shows a BIMI logo.
- Console pages are redesigned with new mail folders, mail types, emailed sign‑in codes and updated email templates.
Summary written by AI from this release’s change list. The full list is in the release notes.
- Release files can now be downloaded with a cryptographic signature using labkiosk-update.
- The Lab Kiosk web platform is now hosted at labkiosk.org.
- The site now includes a robots.txt, sitemap and noindex settings, and loads Zaraz Google Analytics.
- A non‑blocking cookie bar appears to manage consent for website analytics.
- The release image is updated to address known CVEs.
Summary written by AI from this release’s change list. The full list is in the release notes.
- The new image‑store installer adds a one‑try boot with automatic rollback for OTA updates (phase 1).
Summary written by AI from this release’s change list. The full list is in the release notes.
- Home page survives a reboot and a renamed subdomain (+ OTA research)
- The context panel is now wired and the design language across the console is unified.
- Consoles can be tested locally, making troubleshooting easier.
- The console UI has been redesigned for a clearer workflow.
- Security fixes improve staff-delegation controls.
- A Clear Session option is now available to end a user session instantly.
Summary written by AI from this release’s change list. The full list is in the release notes.
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