Contest: Do You Need Multiplicity?

If so, lets see those desktops

http://www.multiplicity.net
from WinCustomize Forums

Do you need Multiplicity?  The answer for me is a big yes, simply because I have several PC’s on my desktop and controlling them from one keyboard and mouse has become a necessity.  Every once and a while we have forum posts where people show off their desks, and I have to say, I think many of you could benefit from Multiplicity.

So here’s what you need to do.  Take a picture of your desktop at home or at work, post it here, and tell us why you need Multiplicity and how it could benefit you.  That picture should really emphasize your need for help, meaning lets see those big and messy setups.

Some members of the Stardock crew will pick the one who looks like they need it the most, and that person will get a digital copy of Multiplicity!  You have until this Friday, May 22nd to get that picture in.  Just post in this thread and we will announce the winner next week.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I see that you are running a ... Windowblind on the laptop. ;) ( now, resume regular scheduled posting )
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yea,think I could use it,Currently I have my custom build gaming box SilverStone Raven,Intel i7 920 (2.67Ghz),Asus Rampage II Extreme motherboard, 3 gig's DDR3 1600Mhz,1TB Hard drive,240gig hard drive,150 gig raptor 10,000RPM drive,next a AMD dual core 2.20Ghz x4 hard drives 120gig each in a old Dell case,Dell Server Data Center 2008 in the PowerEdge Server,and a custom thermaltake with Intel Dual core 2.40Ghz gutted from another machine. Running Vista ultimate 32bit on my gaming rig, Vista Bussiness 32bit on AMD dual core, Windows Server Data 32bit on the server box, Windows 7 beta on the thermaltake. The one KVM switch that i have is going bad and it is Y2K ready,so yea its old...and getting very touchy sometimes it works other times it does not.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh hell yeah....
I need MP, and use it - that is, when it can connect to the other machine ;)

I use it between my Vista and XP boxes, mainly for moderating skin. :)

(Never mind the mess on the desktop)
 :-"

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
LOL and I thought I was bad... yeah I agree both of you need MP!  :LOL: 
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Looks like we have the same Laptop ID.  :CONGRAT:
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have an ersatz machine that sometimes works when it isn't hangin' up at the the local BK and another at the local library that's slower than walking to work in snowshoes up hill both ways and a third at KMart where you're lucky the printer works 7 out of 7 days. Do I qualify?

Don't say yeah 'cause I'll really have a coronary:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
XP: - MSI NVIDIA 8800GTS, 512 MB, PCI Express - Inte Core 2 Quad Extreme QX 9650, LGA775, 64- bit, 4 x 3,0 GHz - 3,5 WD SE16 500 GB SATA External drive - 2 x 3,5 WD SE16 250 GB SATA - 4096 OCZ PC3-12800 CL7 KIT EB XTC Platinum RAM - Gigabyte GA-X38T-DQ6 X38 - HP 22 inch Widescreen Monitor - Bose Companion 3 Speakers VISTA: - Intel Dual Core T7300 2,0 - 2048 MB RAM - HP Pavilion HDX 9000 Notebook PC - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT - 240 GB SATA Harddrive - 300 GB SATA External Harddrive Acer Ferrari Mini Laptop - 12 Inch Monitor - 320 GB Hard Drive - 500 GB External Hard Drive - 3 GB RAM
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What I could really use is the opposite of Multiplicity -- something that allows me to use more than one keyboard on one machine. With arthritic wrists, elbows, and shoulders, being able to add another numeric keyboard I could program as shortcut keys would be great!
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting pmulcahy11b, reply 8
What I could really use is the opposite of Multiplicity -- something that allows me to use more than one keyboard on one machine. With arthritic wrists, elbows, and shoulders, being able to add another numeric keyboard I could program as shortcut keys would be great!
End of pmulcahy11b's quote

Just add more USB keyboards. :)
One time I had three keyboards hooked to the same machine. (For gaming with the kids)

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To pmulahy11b,sorry for off topic this maybe what your looking for,each button can be set to run a application or type something in or,pretty much a "macro" http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/5123&cl=us,en designed for gaming but can be used with anything.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Since it's a holiday weekend, I will extend the contest until next week.  :)

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i dont know how to get the images uploaded, but i have 6 computers in a row and 3 laptops here i use every day.... multiplicity would make my life so much easier then constanly sliding back and forth or getting up and moving.... and would make my wife much happier that im not ruining carpet or cracking tiles with my chairs.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Did you say "big and messy" :SURPRISED: Yes, this really is my office. At least two always on, a second laptop most of the time, and a second desktop on my test/setup bench when I've got a project. In my defense, my labs are pristine. Anyways, a little central control would sure "help"! ...got a maid you can digitize to me?
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I will close this tomorrow, so get your pics in!  :)

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This is my setup, 4 screens and if you havnt seen already from the writing on the pic i also have a laptop which is not in the photo.
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I just graduated from Western Michigan University, and well I don't really have any stable work right now. So I get by doing graphics work (2d/3d), making assets in Secondlife, and working on some production pieces at WMU as a motion capture artist..for severely reduced pay of course. (assistantship heh.)
About my work area: I managed to snag an intuous 4 at the education discount as a graduation present, it's probably the coolest piece of hardware I own. Also, I guess you can see I have 3 monitors between the 2 computers. Some say it's overkill, but I find it extremely useful for graphics work. Saving money and watching out for deals on NewEgg and TigerDirect has let me create an amazing work area. Took about 4 years of restricting game purchases and keeping down expenses. Anyways I'd love to use multiplicity. Right now I use one computer for graphics work/gaming and the other for SSH(putty), IRC, AIM, E-Mail. Copy/Paste between the two computers with file transfer ability would be amazingly useful. I've been using foxmarks to sync up the bookmarks between them so far and even that has been great. Severely Reduced Pay for Everyone! - Hermes Conrad
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

esprite

I have the exact same desk.  :D

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Closing contest in a couple of hours.  :)