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Userful Multiplier™ v.3.7 Readme



Copyright © 2008-2009 Userful Corporation. All rights reserved.
(Updated 2009.11.25)


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[edit] Introduction

Userful Multiplier™ (formerly Desktop Multiplier™) is a set of standard Linux software packages that extend the X Window System to support up to 10 fully independent and concurrent workstations using a single computer box. This is accomplished by adding standard video cards, USB keyboards, and mice to a single PC system and installing Userful's software.

[edit] License Agreement

This product includes commercial software that is licensed not sold and is governed by an End User License Agreement (EULA). By installing, copying or using this software you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. You can review the terms of this EULA either by visiting http://userful.com/download/eula/ or by consulting the Userful-EULA.txt file included with your download.

[edit] Supported Linux Distributions

Supported by Multiplier v. 3.7
32 bit64 bit
Ubuntu9.04, 9.109.04, 9.10
Fedora1111
Novell SLED 11 11


For distributions supported by previous versions of Userful Multiplier, please view our Legacy Distribution Support page.


Multimedia Devices Storage Devices
Ubuntu 9.04 Yes Yes
Ubuntu 9.10 Yes Yes
Fedora 11 Yes Yes
Novell SLED 11 Yes Yes

For information on USB Device Support for previous versions of Userful Multiplier, please view our Legacy USB Device Support page.


Note: If you are unfamiliar with Linux, or would just like to see how the software works or test hardware compatibility without having to install any software, you can download Userful's Live CD. Please note: Userful builds a new live CD just once per year, so to test out our latest video card support please download the latest Userful Multiplier or Beta version from our Website.

[edit] Before You Install

IMPORTANT: Please make sure your computer meets the following requirements.

Prior to installing Userful Multiplier on your existing Linux system, you will need to:

  • Check the supported Linux Distributions above to see if your Linux System is able to support Userful Multiplier.
    • Gnome/GDM is the recommended desktop environment with Userful Multiplier, although KDE also works on most supported distributions.
  • Add enough video cards and monitors to provide a video head for each station. Further information on minimum hardware requirements can be found in the User Guide..
    • If you are using NVIDIA video cards, please install NVIDIA's proprietary driver to support multi-head properly.
    • If you are using Ubuntu 8.10 and NVIDIA video cards, please use nVidia driver version 173 to support multi-head properly.
  • Prepare and connect enough keyboards for each station, placing one in front of each monitor. We recommend using USB keyboards with an integrated USB hub to easily connect each station's mouse, or powered USB hubs with regular USB keyboards and mice.
  • Connect VGA & USB extension cables as needed. Ensure no USB device has no more than 15ft of cable between it and the nearest USB hub.
  • If you are using Ubuntu
    • Set the root password (which is not set by default in Ubuntu), in case it is necessary to trouble-shoot in safe mode. At the terminal, enter: 
sudo passwd root
and enter the password you intend to use for root.
  • Set up multiple user login accounts. (You will need at least one per station. Logging in as the same user on several stations at once may cause problems). This step MUST be completed before installing Userful Multiplier with Ubuntu versions earlier than 9.04.


[edit] Downloading Userful Multiplier

You can download the latest version of Userful Multiplier from our download site. Once you get to the download page, you can get the latest stable release or go to the Beta Download page for our most recent release candidates.

  • Note: Be sure to download the correct package for your Linux distro and version.

Alternatively, for non-internet connected computers, Userful Multliplier can be installed from the Userful Desktop install DVD.

[edit] Installing From Your Desktop

  1. Log into the desktop as the root user.
  2. Open a file browser and navigate to where you saved the Userful Multiplier zip file.
    userful-multiplier-<version>.zip
  3. Double-click the zip file to open it, then extract.
  4. Go to the newly created directory.
  5. Double-click on installer.sh, then choose the `Run in Terminal' button.
    • Ubuntu users can simply double click the userful-multiplier-<version>.deb file, and follow the instructions.
  6. After the installation is complete, reboot the computer.

[edit] Installation from the Terminal

  1. Start a terminal program.
  2. Log in as root.
    $ su
  3. If you have not already done so, unzip the Userful Multiplier zip file.
    $ unzip userful-multiplier-<version>.zip
  4. Change to the to the newly created directory containing the unzipped Userful Multiplier files.
    $ cd userful-multiplier
  5. Run the Userful installer.
    $ ./installer.sh
  6. Accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
  7. Once the installation process is complete, you will be prompted to reboot.


[edit] First Boot Configuration


Note: If you are installing Multiplier from the Userful Desktop DVD, please remove the DVD before rebooting.

After rebooting you will be asked to set monitor resolution and assign keyboards/mice to each of your workstations, and then you can begin using your "Multiplied" desktop. For detailed information on configuring Userful Multiplier, please refer to the User Guide.

[edit] Uninstalling Userful Multiplier

Please refer to User Guide for instructions.

[edit] For More Information


[edit] Trademarks

Userful®, Desktop Multiplier®, and DiscoverStation® are a registered trademarks of Userful Corporation in the US and other countries.

Userful Multiplier™, Userful Manager™, Network Personalizer™, Usage Tracker™, DiscoverPrint™, DiscoverAssist™, Pre-Book™, Userful Desktop™, Desktop Server™, Turn 1 PC into Ten™, Manage & Multiply your Desktops™ 1-Box™, are trademarks of Userful Corporation.

Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. NVIDIA® is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. Intel® is a trademark of Intel Corporation. AMD® and ATI® are trademarks of AMD Inc. Matrox® is a trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. X.Org is a trademark of X.Org Foundation. XFree86® is a trademark of The XFree86 Project, Inc. X Window System, and Xinerama are trademarks of the Open Group. Linspire® is a trademark of Linspire Inc. All other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

[edit] Software Copyright and Permissions Notice

Copyright © 2002-2009 Userful Corporation. All rights reserved.
(Updated 2009.11.25)

This software includes X Window System source code licensed under the MIT X Window System License, http://www.x.org/Downloads_terms.html

[edit] Disclaimer

Userful trial software comes without warranty or guarantee. By using this software, you acknowledge that Userful Corporation is not responsible for any damage resulting from its use.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, OR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY. THE ENTIRE RISK IS ASSUMED BY YOU. WE HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.





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