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Desktop Multiplier™ for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 10) – Migrate to Linux at a Fraction of the Cost!

Migrate to Linux at a fraction of the cost with Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Leverage existing investments, lower TCO, and deploy large numbers of desktops easily. Ideal for schools, universities, governments, and healthcare facilities.

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Desktop Multiplier™ for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 10) – Migrate to Linux at a Fraction of the Cost!

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  1. Desktop Multiplier™ for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 10) – Migrate to Linux at a Fraction of the Cost! Trevor Poapst BCom Global Strategist, Desktop Multiplier Omni Technology Solutions trevor@omni-ts.com

  2. More Info: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/ More Info:www.omni-ts.com/linux-deskop/

  3. Linux Seminar Overview Seminar Overview Desktop Multiplier™Overview(5 minutes) 1 How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?(10 minutes) 2 Features & Benefits(10 minutes) 3 Total Cost of Ownership Savings(10 minutes) 4 Ideal For…(10 minutes) 5 Questions & Answers(10 minutes) 6

  4. The Desktop Multiplier™allows 10 monitors, keyboards, mice and users to work at the same time on a shared SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop computer – no special hardware required! Simply add standard graphics cards, monitors, USB keyboards and mice to an existing system and install the Desktop Multiplier. Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop? Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop?

  5. Novell South Africa deploys 2,205 Linux desktops in 105 South African schools.

  6. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Success Story

  7. Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Linux Education Dubai.

  8. Fastest, easiest and least expensive way to deploy large numbers of full-featured desktops Dramatically lowers Total Cost of Ownership by eliminating up to 9 out of every 10 PCs Leverages your existing investments in Novell GroupWise, Novell Messenger, Novell iFolder and your network file servers Delivers a much richer user experience than thin clients or Blades at a fraction of the cost Ideal for schools, universities, governments and healthcare facilities Powered by Userful, an industry leader in affordable, multi-user desktop computing Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Highlights Desktop Multiplier Highlights

  9. Modern PCs spend virtually the entire day idle. By leveraging this under-utilised capacity, the Desktop Multiplier software delivers a compelling “10-to-1 advantage” when deploying SLED 10 Desktop Multiplier allows for multiple instances of the same programs to run by multiple users. Each user has his or her own monitor, keyboard and mouse and log in to their unique profile Designed as a simple software add-on to SLED 10, the Multiplier is ideal wherever two or more PCs are in close physical proximity (15 ft) Desktop Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage” Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”

  10. Section 2: How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? Section2 How Does the Multiplier Work?

  11. How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? How Does the Multiplier Work?

  12. Key Points Thin layer of software that wraps around the Linux kernel Listens for: (1) keyboard input; (2) mouse input; and (3) monitor output Assigns these items to a unique user session Tracks up to 10 independent user sessions at the same time How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? How Does the Multiplier Work?

  13. Compatible with Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks Technically Speaking… The Desktop Multiplier virtualises the Linux user interface layer, so that a single computer box can drive the user interface hardware for multiple, simultaneous users. The Desktop Multiplier is transparent to the Linux kernel and is compatible with the Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks.

  14. Linking Keyboards and Mice to Monitors Linking Keyboards / Mice to Monitors Link keyboards and mice to monitors with a single key-press (Function key) and click of a mouse To reassign a keyboard or mouse, simply unplug the device(s) and plug them in again. You will be prompted with a wizard screen to reassign the devices.

  15. Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup

  16. Install Dual-Head Graphic Cards Install Dual-Head Graphics Cards

  17. Connect USB Mice and Keyboards Connect USB Mice and Keyboards

  18. Connect USB Devices to Powered USB Hub Connect USB Devices to Powered Hub

  19. Assigning Keyboards and Mice to Monitors Assigning Keyboards / Mice to Monitors

  20. “Fat” client with dedicated video, keyboard and mouse access Outperforms thin clients and Blades at a fraction of the cost Richer user experience Easier to set up and deploy No special hardware required! Desktop Multiplier vs Thin Clients Desktop Multiplier vs Thin Clients

  21. Section 3: Features & Benefits Section3 Features & Benefits (10 minutes)

  22. Imagine being able to save 80-90% on deploying and managing your desktops Leverages existing investments in hardware, Novell GroupWise, Messenger and ZENworks “10-to-1 advantage” on hardware, software, management and infrastructure costs Benefit 1: Significant TCO Savings Benefit: Significant TCO Savings 1

  23. Performance does not significantly vary from a single-user computer Rich user experience Automatic file and memory caching Only momentary delay may occur when loading large programs into memory Benefit 2: Excellent Performance Benefit: Excellent Performance 2

  24. Linux Internet Café, The Hague, Netherlands

  25. Single command installs software Intuitive graphical user interface Detailed documentation and on-line FAQ available No special hardware required! Benefit 3: Easy to Use and Install Benefit: Easy to Use and Install 3

  26. Less vulnerable to viruses and security threats Unsurpassed computing power, portability, security and flexibility User-friendly GUI and excellent software bundle Easily networked to Novelland Microsoft network file servers Benefit 4: Leverages Benefits of Linux Benefit: Leverages Benefits of Linux 4

  27. Cost-effectively priced at $99 (80€) per seat Optional annual software upgrade protection plan (30%) Benefit 5: Cost-Effective Pricing Benefit: Cost-Effective Pricing 5

  28. Think About It… Think About It… • Instead of 10 computers, you only buy one • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop comes bundled with OpenOffice (compatible with Microsoft Office) • Instead of paying for electricity, back-ups, HVAC and maintenance for 10 computers, you only need to worry about one

  29. Desktop Multiplier Featured in BrainShare Keynote

  30. Compelling Novell Linux Desktop Value Proposition Compelling Value Proposition “The Desktop Multiplier's ability to leverage the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop for up to 10 users on one standard computer presents a huge value proposition for our corporate, government, and educational clients. Not only does the Desktop Multiplier significantly reduce hardware and software costs, but it also results in a 10-to-1 savings on computer management, electricity, and infrastructure costs. This is very important to our customers.” – Allison Singh, Senior Novell Systems Engineer, Novell South Africa

  31. Section 4: Total Cost of Ownership Savings Section4 Total Cost of Ownership Savings (10 minutes)

  32. The Desktop Multiplier enables you to save as much as 80%on deploying your Linux Desktop computers and 90% on long-term management costs Free Linux TCO Calculator at: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/ Desktop Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage” Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”

  33. Section 5: Desktop Multiplier Demonstration Section5 Demonstration

  34. Section 6: Perfect Novell Linux Desktop Solution For… Section6 Perfect For…

  35. Schools Perfect For… Perfect For… Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop? Migrate at a fraction of the cost! The Desktop Multiplier is perfect for… Call Centres Businesses Healthcare Airports & Hotels Government

  36. Tradeshows, meetings and conferences Government and NGO connectivity projects Building lobbies and lunch rooms Internet cafés Cruise ships Retirement homes Job banks Remote communities Oilfield well sites Other Opportunities Other Opportunities

  37. Connect 10 users to a single desktop computer – no special hardware required! Easy to install Leverages SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and existing Novell investments Rich user experience Dramatically reduces TCO and provides more licensing freedom Compelling “10-to-1 advantage” One AMAZING Linux Solution! Review: One AMAZING solution!

  38. Section 7: Questions & Answers Section7 Questions & Answers

  39. Interested in a quote? Trevor Poapst BCom Director, Global Marketing & Channel Strategy Omni Technology Solutions Tel. +1 780 423 4200 x228 trevor@omni-ts.com www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/ Contact Us – Interested in a Quote? Contact Us

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