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 trevor@omni-ts.com

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Linux Seminar Overview 1 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)

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.

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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

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)

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

How Does the Desktop Multiplier Work? How Does the Multiplier Work?

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

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.

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.

Four-User Desktop Multiplier Setup

Install Dual-Head Graphic Cards Install Dual-Head Graphics Cards

Connect USB Mice and Keyboards

Connect USB Devices to Powered USB Hub Connect USB Devices to Powered Hub

Assigning Keyboards and Mice to Monitors Assigning Keyboards / Mice to Monitors

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!

Section 3: Features & Benefits (10 minutes)

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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: www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/

Section 5: Desktop Multiplier Demonstration

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

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

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

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”

Section 7: Questions & Answers

Contact Us – Interested in a Quote? Trevor Poapst BCom Director, Global Marketing & Channel Strategy Omni Technology Solutions Tel. +1 780 423 4200 x228 trevor@omni-ts.com www.omni-ts.com/linux-desktop/