LinuxWorld South Africa, May 16-19, 2006
- Event: LinuxWorld South Africa Conference & Expo
- Where: Sandton City, Gauteng, South Africa
- Date: May 16-19, 2006
- Topics: Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Linux South Africa, SUSE Linux Cool Solutions, LTSP
- Download: Desktop Multiplier One-page Overview
LinuxWorld South Africa 2006
"LinuxWorld South Africa 2006 was even more exciting than last year," said Trevor Poapst, Director of Global Marketing and Channel Strategy for Omni. "Novell South Africa recently deployed 2,205 Linux desktops in 105 schools in the North West Province using the Desktop Multiplier. We are now working with Novell and South Africa's largest OEMs on other large Linux desktop opportunities."
Advantages of Linux Desktop Multiplier ('10-for-1' solution)
- Low-cost alternative to Windows Terminal Server, LTSP, Citrix thin clients, HP 441.
- Excellent performance, rich user experience.
- Supports SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, SUSE Linux 9.3 and Novell Linux Desktop 9.
- Consumes less electricity than single-user computers and thin clients (rural areas).
- Produces less waste and pollution.
- Decreases ongoing maintenance and management costs.
- Easy to set up and deploy.
- Hardware independent.
LinuxWorld South Africa Photos
 Colorful SUSE Linux gecko at Novell South Africa's head office in Morningside, Gauteng Province, South Africa. |
 View of downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, from Nelson Mandela Bridge |
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 South African students in the North West Province excited about getting access to computers at their school. |
 Students looking towards a bright future in South Africa. |
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 Desktop Multiplier running on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, Novell's new Linux Desktop. |
 Johann Els explains the cost benefits of a 'multiplied' SUSE Linux desktop system for computer labs, Internet cafes and small businesses. |
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 Sally Berimbau, Novell Product Manager for Workgroup, shares her ski experience at BrainShare with Trevor Poapst. |
 Jacqueline Kabatznik recommends the hottest South African bands to Trevor Poapst from Omni. |
 A great team – Allison Singh, Trevor Poapst, Ibrahim, Tom Heubner and Gary Hodgson. |
 LinuxWorld attendees gather around Novell's booth to learn about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. |
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 Four-user Proline system from Pinnacle running SUSE 9.3 and the Desktop Multiplier. |
 Entrance to LinuxWorld South Africa at Sandton City Convention Centre. |
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 A little rest and relaxation at Camps Bay, Cape Town, after LinuxWorld. The Twelve Apostles mountains tower overhead. |
 Beautiful view of Cape Town, South Africa. Table Mountain and the V & A Waterfront. |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 'Multiplied'
Novell's new SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 operating system presents a compelling alternative to Windows XP and Windows Vista for corporate, education, government and healthcare environments. With the Desktop Multiplier software add-on, organisations can get a "10-to-1 advantage" on hardware, software, infrastructure and management costs of migrating to Linux.
Contact Information
For more Desktop Multiplier price quotes and demos, please contact Omni (+1 780 423 4200) or Novell South Africa (+27 11 322-8300).