Trevor Poapst BCom Global Strategist, Desktop Multiplier Omni 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) 2 Features & Benefits (10 minutes) 3 Ideal For… (10 minutes) Questions & Answers (10 minutes) Seminar Overview Linux Seminar Overview

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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

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” Desktop Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”

Section 2 How 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? How Does the Desktop 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 Linking Keyboards and Mice to Monitors

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 Connect USB Devices to Powered USB 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 3 Features & Benefits (10 minutes) Section 3: Features & Benefits

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 1 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 2 Benefit 2: Excellent Performance

Six-User Internet Café at GW Summit Six-User Internet Café at GroupWiseR 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 3 Benefit 3: Easy to Use and Install

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 4 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 5 Benefit 5: Cost-Effective Pricing

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 Compelling Novell Linux Desktop Value Proposition

Section 4 Total 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: Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage” Desktop Multiplier’s “10-to-1 Advantage”

Section 5 Demonstration (10 minutes) Section 5: Desktop Multiplier Demonstration

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

Section 6 Perfect 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 Care Businesses 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 7 Questions & Answers (10 minutes) Section 7: Questions & Answers

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” One AMAZING Linux Solution!

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