Want a free computer for Christmas?
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Software that effectively provides a second computer free is being given away by US-based systems developer Userful.
Userful’s Desktop Multiplier software turns one computer into many, enabling a single computer box to support up to 10 users simultaneously. The company says that as long as your PC has an extra video card (or a dual-head video card), you simply connect an extra monitor, USB keyboard and mouse to the standard computer box and two users can then work on the PC at the same time.
“The free two-user giveaway doubles the utility and value of your existing computer with minimal cost,” says Tim Griffin, president of Userful. “In fact, if you already have an extra monitor and keyboard, it’s like getting a free computer for Christmas. This extra workstation is particularly helpful over the holiday season when there just aren’t enough computers to go around.”
Userful says it’s giving away its eco-friendly software to show how much un-tapped value lies hidden in today’s desktop PCs. “We saw an opportunity to help make a difference. We’re hoping that people will see how well this software works at home and start recommending it to their workplace as a way to save the environment and save on IT costs.”
The free two-user licenses are available from http://userful.com/products/free-2-user . There are two free downloads available: a Live CD, which allows you to turn your PC into 2 independent workstations without affecting any of the software on your hard-disk, and one for users already running Linux.
