Userful announces Open Source Pre-Book

Userful announces Open Source PreBook PC reservation system

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Calgary, AB-Calgary-based Userful Corporation is proud to announce the Open
Source release of its 

PreBook allows libraries, Internet cafes, and universities to manage and
track usage on both Windows and Linux client PCs, efficiently controlling
time and usage on their computers. Customers use PreBook to manage all
their computers through a single web-based interface, saving hundreds of
hours and thousands of dollars over competing products.

"PreBook is the perfect computer time management solution for public
computers in libraries, schools, and internet cafes." says Tim Griffin,
President of Userful. "Customers enjoy significant time and cost savings
from PC time management, as well as advanced reservation features, and
convenient, intuitive user interfaces. Competitors typically charge
thousands of dollars for the kind of sophisticated features offered by
PreBook in a Free, Open Source download."

Administrators will benefit from having a single install CD, including both
operating system and reservation system, saving time and effort. Flexible
options and clients for both Windows and Linux means different operating
systems can be managed from a single point, eliminating duplication of
resources. 

"Userful is also excited at the opportunity to build a community around
PreBook" says Corey Burger, Open Source Community Manager of Userful. "The
community will not only be able to further extend PreBook for their own
needs, but also help anyone, technical or not, to take advantage of
PreBook"

To download install CDs, documentation, Source code and further
information, visit http://userful.com/products/pre-book.

== Key Contacts ==

'''Corey Burger'''

Open Source Community Manager, Userful

Phone: 866-873-9008

== About Userful ==

Userful, the worlds leading Linux based managed desktop provider delivers
cost-effective web-managed computer desktop environments. Userful's unique
Desktop Multiplier software delivers many Linux workstations from just one
standard PC, resulting in significant workstation TCO savings. Founded in
1999, Userful's strong growth is fueled by vigorous demand for managed
computing and desktop Linux world-wide. Userful continues to gain momentum
in a market anxious for affordable alternatives to traditional computers.
Userful, a privately held company, was recently named Alberta's 10th
fastest growing company under $20 million in revenue.