Userful September Newsletter 2005

Userful September 2005 Newsletter

In this issue...

Featured DiscoverStation Deployments

Niagara Falls (ON)
Yakima Valley Regional Library (WA)
Richmond Public Library (CA)

Internet Threats Increase? Protect Your Library Users With DiscoverStation

DiscoverStation's immunity from malicious software has never been more valuable in the wake of increasing Internet threats.

Earlier this month, a leading Internet security firm reported that malicious Internet users are increasingly targeting desktop computers to obtain sensitive financial and personal information from unsuspecting users. According to Symantec, during the first half of 2005, malicious code that exposed confidential information represented 74 percent of the top 50 malicious code samples reported, up from 54 percent in the previous six months.

However, not a single DiscoverStation computer fell victim to a Windows virus this year because DiscoverStation makes it impossible for malicious software to run, protecting both patrons and the library's IT infrastructure.

If you're interested in protecting your patrons and improving uptime and security, give us a call to find out more. For more information about the recent increase in Internet threats, visit http://www.symantec.com/press/2005/n050919a.html

Coming Soon to DiscoverStation 4

Userful's new DiscoverStation 4 includes dozens of new and improved features requested by both patrons and libraries. Enhance your public computing program with features such as:

• Expanded support for USB memory keys and many digital cameras, enabling users to easily save and share files.
• A new office suite with enhanced compatibility with popular file formats, improved table functions and more international language support. See http://marketing.openoffice.org/2.0/featureguide.html for a complete OpenOffice 2 feature list.
• Evince, a document viewer for multiple document formats such as pdf, postscript, and many others.
• New media players to display popular media file formats.
• Remote Desktop Protocol, enabling users to directly use legacy Windows applications in a real Windows environment from within DiscoverStation (see the next item for details).

To find out more about upgrading to DiscoverStation 4, please contact your Userful representative.

DiscoverStation 4 is the Best Way to Replace Windows Desktops

DiscoverStation 4 features a Remote Desktop Protocol client which enables users to connect to a Microsoft Windows desktop from a within DiscoverStation session. RDP enables libraries to provide up to ten Windows workstations using a single DiscoverStation and a standard Windows RDP server. RDP provides a clear migration path from Windows to DiscoverStation while reducing upfront hardware costs and long term maintenance and management costs.

Download the complete DiscoverStation 4/RDP whitepaper from: http://userful.com/document/DiscoverStation4-RDP.pdf

Download a Free DiscoverStation Trial Today

Turn any PC into a DiscoverStation. It's now even easier to take advantage of DiscoverStation's complete public access solution. Sign up today to download a trial version of DiscoverStation. Visit http://www.userful.com/download/

Featured Feature: Per Station Print Queues

Did you know that each DiscoverStation seat can identify itself to compatible print vending queues so that patrons can easily identify print jobs. This feature reduces printed paper waste and makes printing more efficient and may eliminate the need for cover pages. Also included is the ability to assign default printers based on a per station basis.

Contact your Userful representative today to find out how to make the most of per station print queues.

Netspeed, CLA, NYLA: Come Meet the DiscoverStation Team

Come see DiscoverStation in action this fall:

• Netspeed 2005 library technology conference: Edmonton, AB. October 19-21
• New York Library Association Conference: Buffalo, NY October 26-29. Userful is using DiscoverStation to provide the Internet Cafe to all attendees. Be sure to pick up a free demo CD while checking your e-mail.
• California Library Association: Pasadena Convention Center, CA November 4-7. Userful is using DiscoverStation to provide the Internet Cafe to all attendees. Check your e-mail and ask about our no-risk trial offers.

Take a Quick Tour of DiscoverStation for Libraries

Any time, day or night, you can learn more about how DiscoverStation will improve your library's public computer program by watching one of our Flash demos. Join the hundreds of people who test drive DiscoverStation every month. Visit: http://www.userful.com/products/library-ds-demo

You can also download our latest documentation and product guides at http://userful.com/support/documentation

Success Stories with Userful

Do you have a story about how DiscoverStation has helped make your library an even bigger success? We'd like to hear it. Send your story to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , so we can let everyone know about the benefits you've experienced by switching to DiscoverStation.
 
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