Comparison of Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011 vs Windows MultiPoint Server 2011

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Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011 vs. Windows MultiPoint Server 2011
With the performance to play full screen HD video on more than twice as many stations simultaneously, Userful makes it possible to deploy more stations using less host PCs. Include the cost savings of free Linux and open source software compatibility, and Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011 delivers a superior multiseat computing experience for a much lower cost.
Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011
Performance* Full Screen Video 4 Station 720p Video Performance Fast Up to 10 stations Smooth 24 Frames/sec. 4 Station 480p Video Performance Smooth 25 Frames/sec.

Windows Multipoint Server 2011

Slow Up to 4 stations Very Choppy 7 Frames/sec. Very Choppy 9 Frames/sec. Very Choppy 6 Frames/sec. Not supported on USB connected stations, software rendered 3D on host PC station.

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10 Station Flash Animation Vector Performance

Smooth 18 Frames/sec.

3D Graphics

Software rendered 3D on USB connected stations, hardware accelerated 3D on host PC station. 11 (1+10)

Number of Stations Supported Operating System (OS)

11 (1+10) (Standard Edition) 21 (1+20) (Premium Edition) Windows: OS must be purchased. Only 64bit supported. Included Only supported with Premium Edition 3 hours (complicated) Operating system, application, and security software must be installed and configured separately. Complex: OS, multi-user features, and applications each require separate licensing. With Microsoft Volume Licensing Academic Programs, three license types must be purchased: WMPS 2011 (Standard/Premium) 1) A Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Standard/Premium license for the host computer 2) A Windows Server 2008 or later Client Access License (CAL) per user station 3) A Windows MultiPoint 2011 CAL per user station

Linux: OS is free and open source. Both 64bit and 32bit supported. Included Yes 30 minutes (simple) Single install

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Licensing

Simple: Single license includes OS, multi-user features, and applications. Can be easily prebundled with the PC. With Userful, there is one license type to purchase: 1) A Userful MultiSeat license per user station

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End User & Education Applications

Included (Free) Hundreds of free, open source, end-user and education-specific applications are included, such as: Edubuntu OS, iTALC classroom computer management tool, Firefox web browser, and applications for subjects including astronomy, chemistry, languages, mathematics, planning, and more. Hundreds more free applications can be installed with a single click through the Software Center

Not included (Available for purchase) Some 32bit applications not supported

Office Applications

Included (Free) Free OpenOffice applications such as Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheet), and Impress (presentations) are included.

Not included (Available for purchase) Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Powerpoint do not come pre-installed. Separate application software licenses must be purchased for each user/station. No Available as install DVD only.

Option to Multi-User Enable an Existing OS

Yes Available as install DVD or standalone package.

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* Performance results are based on Userful Corporation internal testing. All tests done using identical hardware: HP MS-6000 PC with Intel Quad Core CPU @ 2.66GHz, and 4GB RAM. HP T100 USB zero client devices. Flash Animation Vector Performance test: 10 station simultaneous web browser ash using http://www.greensock.com/tweening-speed-test/ on Firefox 4.0. Full Screen Video Performance Test: YouTube video playback for 480p and 720p tests running on Firefox 4.0 and Adobe Flash 10.2. Video playback testing was able to continue up to 10 stations with Userful MultiSeat Linux 2011. Performance was too poor when using Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 to test video playback on more than 4 stations (additional stations would not start playing video). Additional MP4 video playback test (2048 x 872 px MPEG-4 24 fps) played using Mplayer resulted in same max number of simultaneous full screen videos. Frames/sec. (fps) is the frequency at which an imaging device produces unique consecutive images called frames. Video and animation displayed at too few frames per second will appear choppy.

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