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How to Install Desktop Multiplier on Ubuntu 7.10

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(Updated 2007.12.21)

Contents 1 Installation 2 Next Steps 2.1 Purchasing Multistation Hardware 2.2 Getting a License Key 2.3 Installing the License Key 3 More Documentation

Installation

Since Userful Desktop Multiplier™ is available from the Ubuntu 7.10 Multiverse repository, Ubuntu 7.10 users can easily install Desktop Multiplier with the Add/Remove tool. This is the easiest way for Ubuntu users to install Desktop Multiplier.

Please note, if you wish to manually install, or if you are worried the multiverse package may not be the latest release of our software, you can you can check our download page.

Instructions:

1. 

   

   Starting the Add/Remove tool.
   First of all, launch the Add/Remove tool from the Application menu.
   
2. 

   

   Finding Desktop Multiplier.
   In the Add/Remove tool's Show combobox, select All available applications
3. Type in multiplier in the Search field.
4. Check Userful in the Application list.
5. Click on the Apply Changes button.
   
6. 

   

   Confirmation dialog.
   The system will ask to confirm the action. Click Apply to download and install Desktop Multiplier.
7. After installation is complete, reboot the computer.
8. Desktop Multiplier should be usable after the system restarts.
   

Next Steps

Purchasing Multistation Hardware

Desktop Multiplier supports most off-the-shelf hardware (video cards, monitors, keyboards, mice, etc.).

Userful also offers a Starter Kit bundle that includes a multi-head video card and USB keyboards and mice. Depending on your motherboard and case, this kit may work nicely for quickly turning your computer into a multistation machine.

For more details about Desktop Multiplier hardware compatibility, please see the Desktop Multiplier Readme

Getting a License Key

The software will operate in trial mode until you get a license key:

• For personal use (max 2 users): If you want to use the product for personal home use you can get a free 2-User license key.
• For commercial use or more than 2 users: You can purchase license keys through our online store.

Installing the License Key

Follow the instructions to obtain, retrieve, and install a license key

More Documentation

For further documentation please consult the Desktop Multiplier Readme