1. Trevor Poapst BCom trevor@omni-ts.com
Desktop Multiplier™ for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED 10) – Migrate to Linux at a Fraction of the Cost!
Trevor Poapst BCom
Global Strategist, Desktop Multiplier
Omni Technology Solutions

2. More Info: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/
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3. Linux Seminar Overview1
Desktop Multiplier™ Overview (5 minutes) 2
How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? (10 minutes) 3
Features & Benefits (10 minutes) 4
Total Cost of Ownership Savings (10 minutes) 5
Ideal For… (10 minutes) 6
Questions & Answers (10 minutes)

4. Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop?
The Desktop Multiplier™ allows 10 monitors, keyboards, mice and users to work at the same time on a shared SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop computer – no special hardware required! Simply add standard graphics cards, monitors, USB keyboards and mice to an existing system and install the Desktop Multiplier.

5. Novell South Africa deploys 2,205 Linux desktops in 105 South African schools.

6. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Success Story

7. Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. Linux Education Dubai.

8. Desktop Multiplier for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Highlights
Desktop Multiplier Highlights
Fastest, easiest and least expensive way to deploy large numbers of full-featured desktops
Dramatically lowers Total Cost of Ownership by eliminating up to 9 out of every 10 PCs
Leverages your existing investments in Novell GroupWise, Novell Messenger, Novell iFolder and your network file servers
Delivers a much richer user experience than thin clients or Blades at a fraction of the cost
Ideal for schools, universities, governments and healthcare facilities
Powered by Userful, an industry leader in affordable, multi-user desktop computing

9. Desktop Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”
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” when deploying SLED 10
Desktop Multiplier allows for multiple instances of the same programs to run by 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 SLED 10, the Multiplier is ideal wherever two or more PCs are in close physical proximity (15 ft)

10. Section 2: How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?
How Does the Multiplier Work?

11. How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?
How Does the Multiplier Work?

12. How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work?
How Does the 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 items to a unique user session
Tracks up to 10 independent user sessions at the same time

13. Compatible with Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks
Technically Speaking…
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 Desktop Multiplier is transparent to the Linux kernel and is compatible with the Novell Client for Linux and ZENworks.

14. Linking Keyboards and Mice to Monitors
Linking Keyboards / Mice to Monitors
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.

15. Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup

16. Install Dual-Head Graphic Cards
Install Dual-Head Graphics Cards

17. Connect USB Mice and Keyboards

18. Connect USB Devices to Powered USB Hub
Connect USB Devices to Powered Hub

19. Assigning Keyboards and Mice to Monitors
Assigning Keyboards / Mice to Monitors

20. Desktop Multiplier vs Thin Clients
“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!

21. Section 3: Features & Benefits
(10 minutes)

22. Benefit 1: Significant TCO Savings
Imagine being able to save 80-90% on deploying and managing your desktops
Leverages existing investments in hardware, Novell GroupWise, Messenger and ZENworks
“10-to-1 advantage” on hardware, software, management and infrastructure costs 1

23. Benefit 2: Excellent Performance
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 2

24. Linux Internet Café, The Hague, Netherlands

25. Benefit 3: Easy to Use and Install
Single command installs software
Intuitive graphical user interface
Detailed documentation and on-line FAQ available
No special hardware required! 3

26. Benefit 4: Leverages Benefits of Linux
Less vulnerable to viruses and security threats
Unsurpassed computing power, portability, security and flexibility
User-friendly GUI and excellent software bundle
Easily networked to Novell and Microsoft network file servers 4

27. Benefit 5: Cost-Effective Pricing
Cost-effectively priced at $99 (80€) per seat
Optional annual software upgrade protection plan (30%) 5

28. Think About It… Instead of 10 computers, you only buy one
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop comes bundled with OpenOffice (compatible with Microsoft Office)
Instead of paying for electricity, back-ups, HVAC and maintenance for 10 computers, you only need to worry about one

29. Desktop Multiplier Featured in BrainShare Keynote

30. Compelling Novell Linux Desktop Value Proposition
Compelling Value Proposition
“The Desktop Multiplier's ability to leverage the SUSE Linux Enterprise 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

31. Section 4: Total Cost of Ownership Savings
(10 minutes)

32. Desktop Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”
The Desktop Multiplier enables you to save as much as 80% on deploying your Linux Desktop computers and 90% on long-term management costs
Free Linux TCO Calculator at:

33. Section 5: Desktop Multiplier Demonstration

34. Section 6: Perfect Novell Linux Desktop Solution For…
Perfect For…

35. Perfect For…
Perfect For…
Considering SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop? Migrate at a fraction of the cost! The Desktop Multiplier is perfect for…
Schools
Call Centres
Businesses
Healthcare
Government
Airports & Hotels

36. 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

37. One AMAZING Linux Solution!
Review: One AMAZING solution!
Connect 10 users to a single desktop computer – no special hardware required!
Easy to install
Leverages SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and existing Novell investments
Rich user experience
Dramatically reduces TCO and provides more licensing freedom
Compelling “10-to-1 advantage”

38. Section 7: Questions & Answers

39. Contact Us – Interested in a Quote?
Trevor Poapst BCom
Director, Global Marketing & Channel Strategy
Omni Technology Solutions
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