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| The ASTER multiseat system is based on an ordinary PC as a thick client. Based on one thick client it is possible to organize up to 12 workplaces - zero clients. Thus, it is possible to use your old PCs. It needs just additional video outputs to organize a multiseat system based on 1 PC. So, it is necessary just to buy an additional Graphics card with several video outputs. You can choose any graphics card which you want. ASTER supports all different HW configurations. | The ASTER multiseat system is based on an ordinary PC as a thick client. Based on one thick client it is possible to organize up to 12 workplaces - zero clients. Thus, it is possible to use your old PCs. It needs just additional video outputs to organize a multiseat system based on 1 PC. So, it is necessary just to buy an additional Graphics card with several video outputs. You can choose any graphics card which you want. ASTER supports all different HW configurations. | ||
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| In the case of NComputing, you need to wait for the delivery of NComputing thin clients. It takes some time and you get a well-working system. | In the case of NComputing, you need to wait for the delivery of NComputing thin clients. It takes some time and you get a well-working system. | ||
| - | In the case of ASTER, if your PC has 2 video outputs you can organize 2 workplaces based on 1 PC in 5 minutes. As ASTER has a fully functional 1 month trial period it is possible to check different HW configurations with the necessary number of workplaces. If you need more video outputs you need just to buy Graphics cards which could be delivered fast. Usually, a PC has 2 video outputs, so ASTER integration is simple in the case of organizing a multiseat system with 2 workplaces on 1 PC. But in the case of more workplaces, it is necessary to check HW parameters carefully. The PC should have enough power and the heat dissipation system good enough. | + | In the case of ASTER, if your PC has 2 video outputs you can organize 2 workplaces based on 1 PC in 5 minutes. As ASTER has a fully functional 14-day trial period it is possible to check different HW configurations with the necessary number of workplaces. If you need more video outputs you need just to buy Graphics cards which could be delivered fast. Usually, a PC has 2 video outputs, so ASTER integration is simple in the case of organizing a multiseat system with 2 workplaces on 1 PC. But in the case of more workplaces, it is necessary to check HW parameters carefully. The PC should have enough power and the heat dissipation system good enough. |
| The ASTER integration with 2 workplaces on 1 PC is the most simple configuration for the integration as you just need to install ASTER SW and set up workplaces. As a result of this simplicity over half of all deployments have this configuration. | The ASTER integration with 2 workplaces on 1 PC is the most simple configuration for the integration as you just need to install ASTER SW and set up workplaces. As a result of this simplicity over half of all deployments have this configuration. | ||
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| |**VDI** |**Flexible.** You can choose only Microsoft, Citrix, Verde, VSpace, VMWare.|**More flexible.** You can choose any VDI service company.| | |**VDI** |**Flexible.** You can choose only Microsoft, Citrix, Verde, VSpace, VMWare.|**More flexible.** You can choose any VDI service company.| | ||
| |**Electrical power consumption** |**Low. **There will be power consumption of the thick client and the thin clients.|**Very low.** There will be power consumption only of the thick client.| | |**Electrical power consumption** |**Low. **There will be power consumption of the thick client and the thin clients.|**Very low.** There will be power consumption only of the thick client.| | ||
| - | |**Trial convenience** |**Not convenient.** It takes time to get the NComputing devices.|**Convenient. **It is possible to use a 30-days trial period for free and create an additional workplace in just 5 minutes. It is possible to try full functionality during the trial period. It is possible to extend the period for B2B/B2G customers.| | + | |**Trial convenience** |**Not convenient**. It takes time to get the NComputing devices.|**Convenient. **It is possible to use a 14-day trial period for free and create an additional workplace in just 5 minutes. It is possible to try full functionality during the trial period. It is possible to extend the period for B2B/B2G customers.| |
| |**Ecology** |**Ecologic. **Less power consumption, less recycling, less HW demand because thin clients are used instead of computers.|**More ecologic.** Less power consumption, less recycling, less HW demand because common off the shelve computer components are used.| | |**Ecology** |**Ecologic. **Less power consumption, less recycling, less HW demand because thin clients are used instead of computers.|**More ecologic.** Less power consumption, less recycling, less HW demand because common off the shelve computer components are used.| | ||
| |**Fault tolerance and security** |**Tolerant and secure.** It is necessary to take care of heat dissipation on the thick client to reduce the risks of damages by overheating.|**Tolerant and secure in case of using VDI.** Fault on a thick client could be critical in case people work on it. In the case of using VDI, it is less critical. It is necessary to take care of heat dissipation on the thick client to reduce the risks of damages by overheating.| | |**Fault tolerance and security** |**Tolerant and secure.** It is necessary to take care of heat dissipation on the thick client to reduce the risks of damages by overheating.|**Tolerant and secure in case of using VDI.** Fault on a thick client could be critical in case people work on it. In the case of using VDI, it is less critical. It is necessary to take care of heat dissipation on the thick client to reduce the risks of damages by overheating.| | ||
| |**Remote access to workplaces** |**Possible.** NComputing has client software, which when installed on any old laptop or desktop can be used as a client (Leaf OS, VSpace Pro Client).|**Possible.** It is possible to access the workplaces from home.| | |**Remote access to workplaces** |**Possible.** NComputing has client software, which when installed on any old laptop or desktop can be used as a client (Leaf OS, VSpace Pro Client).|**Possible.** It is possible to access the workplaces from home.| | ||
| - | [[https://ibiksoft.com/download-aster-multiseat-software/|Download ASTER ]]and use it for free during 30 days trial period. | + | [[https://ibiksoft.com/download-aster-multiseat-software/|Download ASTER ]]and use it for free during 14-day trial period. |
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