The cost-cutting computer system is a high-performance yet economical solution for libraries, schools and small businesses.
Burlington,
VT (PRWEB) April 21, 2005 -- Open Sense Solutions LLC, creator of the
innovative Groovix multi-user desktop system, announces the Groovix
GK4, a four-user public access computing system. By accommodating
independent monitors, keyboards, and mice, this system allows up to
four simultaneous users to browse the Internet or use common office
programs, making it among the most economical and efficient public
access computers available.
With the GK4, Open Sense Solutions has placed public access systems
within reach of small businesses that have typically been unable to
justify the high cost, maintenance, noise and space required for
traditional computers.
According to Open Sense Solution's founder Michael Pardee, "Computer
access creates a space where customers enjoy spending their time
productively, giving a business an edge over competitors' waiting rooms
full of out-dated magazines and a fish tank. Customers waiting for auto
repairs could browse the web. A small deli could instantly become an
Internet café. Kiosks in stores could give product information, offer
interactive advertising and customer help.”
Libraries and schools, long the sites of public access computers, have
watched as the demand for computer availability has increased. What
often has not increased, however, are the budgets allocated for this
purpose. The arrival of the Groovix GK4 and Open Sense's Simultaneous
Local Independent Multi-User (SLIM) technology allow one computer to
drive four work stations, yielding extraordinary value. Groovix systems
enable these traditional public access locales to provide more for less.
Tom Scanlon, Director of Information Services at the Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, purchased a Groovix GK4 system
to use as a student web browser kiosk. "Initial feedback from the
student community has been exceptional," he said. "The performance and
capabilities of the system are just what we were looking for. We are
using the four-screen system and have had absolutely no problems with
performance or response time."
Pardee noted, "Public access computers need to be simple, dependable,
and secure, and the Groovix GK4 offers all of these features.” The
system is ready to use right out of the box and includes popular open
source Linux software like the Mozilla Firefox web browser. The system
runs from a customizable read-only DVD, which cannot be corrupted
accidentally or maliciously. In addition, the system contains a
built-in firewall and content filtering system, providing a high level
of security.
About Open Sense Solutions LLC
Open Sense Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive open source
hardware and software systems featuring Linux to meet customers’ needs.
Groovix computer systems are engineered to ensure total hardware and
software capability while offering unique features such as Simultaneous
Local Independent Multi-User (SLIM) capability. Open Sense’s goal is to
provide their customers with a high quality Linux computer loaded with
the latest open source software and guaranteed to work right out of the
box.
Media Contact:
Gail Egle
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Open Sense Solutions LLC
1-888-323-1742
http://www.opensensesolutions.com
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