Multi-User Computer System

M u l t i – U s e r C o m p u t e r S y s t e m
Why buy more computers when less can do!

A multi-user setup offers significant savings in:
1)hardware / software
2)space
3)maintenance
4)power consumption

Multi-user or Time-sharing is a term that defines an operating system or application software that allows concurrent access by multiple users of a single computer. Multi-user systems are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. It enables two (2) to seven (7) workstations to share the computing power and resources of a single computer. All users can simultaneously perform any tasks that they would perform on a standard Windows environment. Users can login to the network by using different workstations, user names, and passwords with a single network node i.e. one (1) network card and one (1) IP address. MU computer system works smoothly with other computers in existing Local Area Networks.
Sample power consumption comparison:

Assumptions:
CPU = 350W
15” LCD Monitor = 50W
Traditional Computer System: (350+50) * 4 = 1,600W

Multi-User Computer System: 350 + (50 * 4) = 550W (@65% savings in electricity)
With the above comparison, a multi-user setup saves @80% in power consumption (including savings in air-conditioning due to lower heat dissipation from lesser CPUs).

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:
Guaranteed functionality
Easy to install, no special skills required
Much lower noise pollution
Much lower power consumption
Lowered space requirements
Faster sharing of printers, files, and internet connection
Reduced initial investment
Reducing upgrading costs
Easier maintenance and services
Users can surf the Internet on different websites at the same time
Sharing of peripherals i.e. (printer, scanner, cdrom, card reader, floppy drive, etc.)
Sharing of desktop applications i.e. (Word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, etc.)
A multi-user setup is ideal for:
1)libraries
2)internet cafes
3)offices
4)schools
5)computer laboratories
6)computer training rooms
7)homes

System requirements:
· A computer with 1.6GHz processor (min.)
· Windows 2000 Professional or Server or Windows XP Home or Professional Edition
· 512MB of RAM plus 128MB for each station added
· SVGA monitor per additional station
· Headset per additional station (Optional)
· USB webcam per additional station (Optional)

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