Called the Windows Multipoint Server 2010, the operating system allows multiple stations to draw their processing power from a single traditional desktop PC

Microsoft has recently introduced its Windows Multipoint Server 2010 (WMS) operating system in the Indian market. The company has partnered with HP, which will be offering the operating system through its MultiSeat computing solution.

WMS is an operating system allows multiple stations to draw their processing power from single traditional desktop PC, while providing each student an independent monitor, keyboard and mouse. The solution allows up to 10 stations to be connected to one traditional PC via a simple USB device called ‘Linksmart’. With this solution, a school can look at increasing the power of its available computers at half the cost of buying and running a conventional set-up.