Omni Presents Multiplied SLED 10 Strategy at LinuxWorld London
- Event: LinuxWorld London Conference & Expo
- Where: Olympia 2, London, UK
- Date: October 25 - 26, 2006
- Related Topics:
LinuxWorld South Africa, LinuxWorld Canada, LinuxWorld Mexico, LinuxWorld San Francisco, SLED 10, Linux Point of Sale, Linux Internet Cafe, Linux Education, Moodle Courses, Linux Desktop Migration
"Multiplied" Linux Desktops – Multiply the Value Proposition of Linux
 Experience Linux Desktop Multiplier and SLED 10 at the LinuxWorld Internet Café, sponsored by Omni and Blueloop – powered by Userful. |
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PRESENTER: Trevor Poapst, BCom Director, Global Marketing & Channel Strategy Omni Technology Solutions Inc. WHEN: LinuxWorld London, Olympia 2, London, UK October 25th, 10:20 - 10:55 a.m. Theatre 2 (Reserve a seat) DESCRIPTION: In this session, you will learn the fastest, easiest and least expensive way to deploy large numbers of full-featured SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktops (or other Linux desktops). The Linux Desktop Multiplier allows up to 10 full-client independent user sessions to run on a single Linux desktop computer. When compared to single-user Microsoft desktops, the Desktop Multiplier's "10-to-1" advantage can deliver immediate cost savings of up to 80% on hardware, software, maintenance and electricity. Ideal for high-density desktop environments (computer labs, thin client deployments, call centres and retail stores). View Multiplied SLED 10 presentation » View Linux Internet Café press release » View Linux migration strategy white paper » |
"Multiplied" Linux Desktop Success
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"Multiplied" Linux Desktops in South Africa
 South African students excited about getting access to computers at their school. |
 Students looking towards a bright future in South Africa. |
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 Independent Linux desktops, independent learning. |
 Working together, learning together. |
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 Computers are exciting tools to learn with. Learning is exciting. |
 The Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux makes it all happen. Affordable desktop computers for education. |
How the Linux Desktop Multiplier Works
The Linux Desktop Multiplier allows up to 10 users to work at the same time on a single Linux desktop computer. The Linux Desktop Multiplier will run on new Intel Pentium 4 and AMD PCs or older repurposed desktop computers. Omni recommends that each machine have a minimum of 256 MB of RAM per user.
As seen in the photos above, users have their own desktop – consisting of a monitor, USAB keyboard and mouse – all connected to a SINGLE computer. Two monitors are connected to each dual-head video card (ATI, nVIDIA or Matrox cards) that is added to the system. USB keyboards and mice get connected to a powered hub if additional USB ports are required.
Students log in normally and have access to the SLED 10 or Linux software bundle (GroupWise, Messenger, OpenOffice, PDF creator, photo editor, drawing program). Cost savings are in the order of 60-80%, depending on the number of users connected to each PC. "Multiplied" Linux desktop systems outperform thin clients at a fraction of the cost.
Benefits of Linux Desktop Multiplier in Education
- Fastest, easiest and least expensive way to deploy large numbers of full-featured SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop workstations for students, faculty, staff and the public
- Dramatically increases Linux TCO savings by eliminating up to 9 out of 10 physical PCs
- Outperforms thin clients and Blade servers at a fraction of the cost
- Compatible with Novell ZENworks and Novell Client for Linux
- Reduces electrical consumption, computer waste, electrical infrastructure requirements
- Decreases ongoing maintenance and management costs
- Leverages computer processor across multiple users
- Access to current Open Source software and freeware applications
Contact Information
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