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Desktop Multiplier Highlighted during Novell BrainShare South Africa Keynote
The Desktop Multiplier for Novell Linux Desktop enables up to 10 people to work at the same time from one standard computer, providing savings of up to 80% on the cost of deploying desktop computers.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—May 20, 2005—The Desktop Multiplier for Novell Linux Desktop, developed by Calgary-based Userful, was highlighted during the keynote presentation at Novell BrainShare South Africa 2005.
The Desktop Multiplier software enables up to 10 people to work at the same time from one standard computer running the Novell Linux Desktop. Novell demonstrated how the product can accelerate the adoption of Novell Linux Desktop—a secure, Linux-based operating system—and allow schools, businesses and governments in South Africa to dramatically reduce the total cost of ownership of desktop hardware and software.
"The Desktop Multiplier's ability to leverage the Novell Linux Desktop for up to 10 users on one standard computer presents a huge value proposition for our corporate, government, and educational clients," explains Allison Singh, senior Novell Systems Engineer. Singh continues, "Not only does the Desktop Multiplier for Novell Linux Desktop 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." "In South Africa, affordable desktop computing is critical to the growth and future success of the nation," states Lemmy Khumalo, managing director of Imvula Consulting. "With the Desktop Multiplier for Novell Linux Desktop, Linux on the desktop can grow exponentially. The value proposition of allowing 10 users to access one regular computer has tremendous value in developing nations."
The Desktop Multiplier is an add-on software product for the Novell Linux Desktop. By adding the Desktop Multiplier software, five dual-head video cards, and 10 regular USB keyboards and mice on a single machine running Novell Linux Desktop, up to 10 users can carry out Internet browsing, multitasking, and office productivity work. For computer labs, call centres, Internet cafés, and government departments—where up to 10 workstations are in close physical proximity to one another—the Desktop Multiplier for Novell Linux Desktop can result in considerable savings.
A free trial version of the Desktop Multiplier for Novell Linux Desktop can be downloaded from www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/.
About Omni
Omni delivers a portfolio of management, security, mobility, messaging and Linux software products for enterprise users of Novell, GroupWise, SUSE Linux, and mixed Novell and Microsoft networks.
About Imvula Consulting
Imvula Consulting is the exclusive distributor of Omni products in South Africa. www.imvula.co.za
About Userful
For the past three years, Userful? has been transforming the world of desktop computing with their unique Desktop Multiplier? multi-station software. www.userful.com
Media Contacts
Trevor Poapst Global Linux Strategist Omni Technology Solutions Phone: 780-423-4200 E-Mail: trevor@omni-ts.com |
Lemmy Khumalo Managing Director Imvula Consulting Phone: +27 12 643-0660 E-Mail: lemmy@imvula.co.za |
Ben Li Marketing & PR Coordinator Userful Phone: 403-289-2177 ext. 223 E-Mail: benli@userful.com |