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Trevor Poapst BCom
Global Strategist, Desktop MultiplierOmni Technology Solutions
October 20, 2005
Desktop Multiplier™ for Novell© Linux Desktop – Migrate to Linux© at a Fraction of the Cost!
Desktop Multiplier™ Overview (5 minutes)
How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? (10 minutes)
Total Cost of Ownership Savings (10 minutes)
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Features & Benefits (10 minutes)3
Ideal For… (10 minutes)
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6 Questions & Answers (10 minutes)
Seminar Overview
Linux Seminar Overview
More Info: www.omni-ts.com/linux-deskop/
More Info: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/
Considering Novell Linux Desktop?
The Desktop Multiplier™ allows 10 monitors, keyboards, mice and users to work at the same time on a shared Novell© Linux Desktop computer – no special hardware required!
Simply add standard graphics cards, monitors, USB keyboards and mice to an existing system and install the Multiplier.
Considering Novell Linux Desktop?
1. Fastest, easiest and least expensive way to deploy large numbers of full-featured desktops
2. Dramatically lowers Total Cost of Ownership by eliminating up to 9 out of every 10 PCs
3. Leverages your existing investments in Novell GroupWise, Novell Messenger, Novell iFolder and your network file servers
4. Delivers a much richer user experience than thin clients or Blades at a fraction of the cost
5. Powered by Userful, an industry leader in affordable, multi-user desktop computing
6. Ideal for schools, universities, governments and health care facilities
Desktop Multiplier Highlights
Desktop Multiplier Highlights
Modern PCs spend virtually the entire day idle. By leveraging this under-utilised capacity, the Desktop Multiplier software delivers a compelling “10-to-1 advantage” on deploying Novell Linux Desktop
Desktop Multiplier allows for multiple instances of the same programs to run for multiple users. Each user has his or her own monitor, keyboard and mouse and log in to their unique profile
Designed as a simple software add-on to Novell Linux Desktop, the Multiplier is ideal wherever two or more PCs are in close physical proximity (15 ft)
Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”
Section 2How Does the Multiplier Work?
(10 minutes)
Section 2: How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?
How Does the Multiplier Work?
How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?
Key Points• Thin layer of software that
wraps around the Linux kernel
• Listens for: (1) keyboard input; (2) mouse input; and (3) monitor output
• Assigns these to a unique user session
• Tracks up to 10 independent user sessions at the same time
How Does the Multiplier Work?
The Desktop Multiplier virtualises the Linux user interface layer, so that a single computer box can drive the user interface hardware for multiple, simultaneous users.
The Multiplier is transparent to the Linux kernel and is compatible with the Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks.
Technically Speaking…
Compatible with Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks
Link keyboards and mice to monitors with a single key-press (Function key) and click of a mouse
To reassign a keyboard or mouse, simply unplug the device(s) and plug them in again. You will be prompted with a wizard screen to reassign the devices.
Linking Keyboards / Mice to Monitors
Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup
Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup
Install Dual-Head Graphics Cards
Install Dual-Head Graphic Cards
Connect USB Mice and Keyboards
Connect USB Devices to Powered Hub
“Fat” client with dedicated video, keyboard and mouse access
Outperforms thin clients and Blades at a fraction of the cost
Richer user experience
Easier to set up and deploy
No special hardware required!
Desktop Multiplier vs Thin Clients
Section 3Features & Benefits
(10 minutes)
Imagine being able to save 80-90% on deploying and managing your desktops
Leverages existing investments in Novell ZENworks, GroupWise and Messenger
“10-to-1 advantage” on hardware, software, management and infrastructure costs
Benefit: Significant TCO Savings
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Benefit 1: Significant TCO Savings
Performance does not significantly vary from a single-user computer
Rich user experience
Automatic file and memory caching
Only momentary delay may occur when loading large programs into memory
Benefit: Excellent Performance
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Six-User Internet Café at GW Summit
Single command installs software
Intuitive graphical user interface
Concise documentation and on-line FAQ available
No special hardware required!
Benefit: Easy to Use and Install
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Less vulnerable to viruses and security threats
Unsurpassed computing power, portability, security and flexibility
User-friendly GUI and excellent software bundle
Easily networked to network file servers
Benefit: Leverages Benefits of Linux
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Benefit 4: Leverages Benefits of Linux
Cost-effectively priced at $99 (80 €) per monitor
Optional annual software upgrade protection plan (30%)
Volume discounts available
Benefit: Cost-Effective Pricing
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Think About It…
• Instead of 10 computers, you only buy one• Instead of 10 Windows XP and Office licences, you only buy one Novell Linux Desktop
licence• Novell Linux Desktop comes bundled with
Open Office (compatible with Microsoft Office)• Instead of paying for electricity, back-ups, HVAC and maintenance for 10 computers,
you only need to worry about one
Think About It…
Highlighted at BrainShare South Africa
Desktop Multiplier Highlighted at BrainShare South Africa
Compelling Value Proposition
“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. Not only does the 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.”
– Allison Singh, Senior Novell Systems Engineer, Novell South Africa
Section 4Total Cost of Ownership Savings
(10 minutes)
Section 4: Total Cost of Ownership Savings
The Desktop Multiplier enables you to save as much as 80% on deploying your Novell Linux Desktop computers and 90% on long-term management costs
Free Linux TCO Calculator at: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/
Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”
Section 5Demonstration
(10 minutes)
Assigning Keyboards / Mice to Monitors
Section 6Perfect For…
(10 minutes)
Section 6: Perfect Novell Linux Desktop Solution For…
Perfect For…
Considering Novell Linux Desktop? Migrate at a fraction of the cost! The Desktop Multiplier is perfect for…
Schools Call Centres
Health CareBusinesses
Government Airports & Hotels
Perfect For…
Other Opportunities
• Tradeshows, meetings and conferences
• Government and NGO connectivity projects
• Building lobbies and lunch rooms• Internet cafés• Cruise ships• Retirement homes• Job banks• Remote communities• Oilfield well sites
Other Opportunities
Section 7Questions & Answers
(10 minutes)
One AMAZING Linux solution!
• Connect 10 users to a single desktop computer – no special hardware required!
• Easy to install• Leverages Novell Linux Desktop and
existing Novell investments• Rich user experience • Dramatically reduces TCO and provides
more licensing freedom• Compelling “10-to-1 advantage”
Interested in a quote?
Trevor Poapst BCom
Global StrategistDesktop MultiplierOmni Technology Solutions
Tel. +1 780 423 4200 [email protected]/linux-desktop/
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