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investment in Novell hardware and software. Allison Singh, Senior Novell Systems Engineer, and Guy Lunardi, Senior Novell Product Manager for SLED 10, featured the Linux Desktop Multiplier during their keynote presentation at BrainShare South Africa. "The Desktop Multiplier's ability to leverage SLED 10 for up to 10 users on one standard computer presents a huge value proposition for our corporate, government and educational customers," said Allison Singh. "Not only does the Linux 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." "The Linux Desktop Multiplier is an ideal complement to Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and OpenSUSE offerings," adds Garry Hodgson, OEM Business Development Manager at Novell South Africa. "We recently used the Linux Desktop Multiplier to deploy 2,205 Linux desktops in 105 South African schools. We are pursuing 'Multiplied' SLED 10 opportunities with other corporate, education and government customers who require large numbers of low-cost, high-performance desktops." SLED 10 and openSUSE for Universities and SchoolsThe Desktop Multiplier is ideal for universities and schools considering SLED 10 or openSUSE desktops. By allowing up to 10 users to leverage the power of a single SLED 10 or openSUSE computer, universities and K-12 schools can drive more value out of their fixed IT budgets. More time, energy and money can be invested in student learning rather than expensive hardware and software that depreciates quickly. The Linux Desktop Multiplier is ideal for Linux computer labs, Linux Internet cafes, Moodle course management systems, Linux libraries and Linux Internet kiosks. SLED 10 and openSUSE for Computer LabsGet a "10-to-1 advantage" on deploying SLED 10 or openSUSE in your Linux computer labs or mobile training labs. The Linux Desktop Multiplier delivers the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective way to deploy Linux computers for training labs, testing labs, demonstration centers and computer labs. Some of our customers tell us that the Linux Desktop Multiplier has saved them tens of thousands of dollars on electrical and HVAC upgrades required to upgrade their computer lab. SLED 10 and openSUSE for Governments and Job BanksFree your technical staff from the headaches of maintaining your public-access computers. Build self-service Linux Internet kiosks that provide citizens access to on-line information when and where they need it. The Linux Desktop Multiplier is ideal for Linux telecenters, Linux job banks and Linux public access. SLED 10 and openSUSE for Healthcare Clinical WorkstationsLeverage the Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop to provide information to visitors and patients on specific health awareness programs or initiatives. Visitors, patients and staff can now have access to the Internet, OpenOffice, email and other beneficial services within your health care environment. Use the Linux Desktop Multiplier in combination with Win4Lin Pro Desktop to access Windows-based applications on your Linux clinical workstations. SLED 10 and openSUSE for Linux Retail POS TerminalsThe Linux Desktop Multiplier supports Supports 3M MicroTouch and Elo touchscreens for Linux retail point-of-sale environments. Deploy a single desktop and multiple point of sale terminals without the additional costs of a thin client server and individual thin clients. Less hardware costs, less complexities, better performance – Linux Desktop Multiplier for POS environments. Use Linux Desktop Multiplier to leverage your Linux POS software. Use Win4Lin Pro Desktop to run Windows point-of-sale applications on Linux. SLED 10 and openSUSE for Public Access ComputersProviding accessible and secure public Internet access places a growing burden on governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit agencies that wish to provide Internet access points as part of their community service strategy. Use the Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop to address the complex undertaking of public computing and dramatically reduce your costs, increase your user satisfaction, and reduce overhead to provide and manage these services. Other Opportunities
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