OSNews: Linux public access distro delivers extreme ROI

[Breakall, Scott]

Hello all,

OSNews.com on Friday had a blurb headlined "Linux public access distro
delivers extreme ROI":

"Userful corporation is taking on the public access computing market
with software that enables a Linux PC to connect up to 10 monitors,
giving each user the experience of being connected to a standalone
computer. The Canadian company's "1-Box" approach lets up to ten users
can browse the Internet, send email and run applications from one
computer. The strategy eliminates the need for servers and networking
equipment, save significant money on hardware and is deployed in several
libraries in that country. The company also gives some environmental
impact savings on ewaste and energy due to their solution. Read full
story at <http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS4893747360.html>."


>From Userful's website:

DiscoverStation is Userful's library solution, and its features include:
    * Patron Authentication
    * Print Control
    * Multi-lingual
    * Privacy Protection
    * Session Timeout Features
    * Full Office Suite Software
    * Built-In Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
    * Centralized Administrative Control
    * Firewall and Virus Protection
    * CIPA Compliant Internet Filtering
    * Accessibility Options
    * Multiple Session Types 

Flash demos of their DiscoverStation are on the web at
<http://www.userful.com/products/library-ds-demo>.  Userful's website
lists a few libraries already using their systems and offers a
competitive analysis against other turnkey solutions such as Centurion
and SAM.

~Scott~
Chesterfield County Public Library