Welcome to Linux Desktop Multiplier Tips, a collection of information compiled by our technical support staff and customers.  

Installation Tips

• Before Getting Started
• Flash Tutorials
• What hardware is required
• What graphic cards are recommended
• What motherboard is recommended
• How far can users stations be from the host computer
• What versions of Linux are supported
• Is Windows supported
• Steps to install Desktop Multiplier
• How do I obtain and install the Desktop Multiplier licence file
• How do I find my MAC address
• How to Upgrade Desktop Multiplier
• How to add "Dual-View" monitor support
• Incompatibility between SMP-kernel and ATI cards
  

Managing the Desktop

• How to upgrade the OS with Desktop Multiplier installed
• How can I shutdown or restart the computer
• How do I add extra users
• How do I manage user desktop profiles
• How to improve internet access performance
• How to implement single login using the Novell Client for Linux
  

Troubleshooting Desktop Multiplier

• After installation, there is no output from 2nd head on dual-head nVidia cards
  
• After installation, one or more monitors display a black screen
• I need to replace a defective keyboard or USB hub
• I need to replace a defective monitor
• Can I force the reassignment of all monitor-keyboard-mice combinations
• Not all USB audio and memory key devices are being recognized

Success Stories

• University of New Mexico - Multiplied Linux Computer Lab
• North West Province , South Africa - Public Education
• UPAEP, Campus Tehuacán - Moodle Course Management in Linux Computer Lab
• Birchwood Art Gallery - Linux Retail POS and Windows Compatibility
• GWAVACon Uses Linux Desktop Multiplier for Internet Cafe

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