LinuxWorld South Africa, May 16-19, 2006
- Event: LinuxWorld South Africa Conference & Expo
- Where: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Date: May 16-19, 2006
- Topics: SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Linux Africa, Linux Desktop News, Thin Clients Linux
- Download: Desktop Multiplier One-page Overview
SUSE Linux Success Story in Education
Attending LinuxWorld South Africa? Visit the Novell booth to learn how the Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux was used to deploy 2,205 desktops in 105 schools in South Africa's NorthWest Province. The Linux desktop success story in South Africa's NorthWest Province is currently the largest deployment of the Linux Desktop Multiplier worldwide.
Linux in Education 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. |
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.
How the Linux Desktop Multiplier Works
The Desktop Multiplier allows up to 10 users to work at the same time on a single Linux computer. As seen in the photos below, each student has his or her own desktop, consisting of a monitor, keyboard and mouse (all connected to a SINGLE computer).
Students log in normally and can create documents in OpenOffice 2.0 (compatible with Microsoft Office XP), connect to the Internet, access email and use educational software. Performance is excellent!
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
- 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
For more information on the Desktop Multiplier, please contact Omni or one of our Omni Authorised Partners
in South Africa.