It is no secret that computer users want their workstations to be simple to use. But that's not all. End users want:

• Simplicity of use
• Familiarity
• Reliability
• Good performance
• Consistency of interface
• Compatibility
• Tools to get the job done
• A beautiful and enjoyable aesthetic

But end users are only part of the picture. Administrators also want:

• Ease of networking
• No virus hassles
• Control over user environments
• Centralized authentication
• Excellent security
• Hassle-free system updates
• No babysitting
• Cross-platform cooperation
• A world of technical support information

And even business managers are made happy with:

• Zero software cost
• No licensing fees
• Fine control of what users can and cannot do
• Standards compliance
• The knowledge they have created a wonderful environment

Orbis Lumen utilizes Free and Open Source software to provide clients with the best performing, most secure and most standards-compliant systems for their organizations, regardless of size.

FREE SOFTWARE - NO LICENSING FEES

The freedom inherent in our workstation solutions means there are no licensing fees at all, with no downside. This freedom also allows organizations to easily custom tailor services to their particular needs, even if those needs are exotic.

Orbis Lumen does not charge our clients for any Free or Open Source Software on their workstations. We only charge labor costs for work done.

CHOICE AND PRODUCTIVITY

There are literally tens of thousands of Free and Open Source software applications to choose from. Many of these have interfaces that will already be familiar to users of popular proprietary programs, like Office.

Orbis Lumen provides a large subset of these programs on all workstations to keep productivity high. More software packages can be selected for installation at any time with simply the click of a button.

Just because you use Free and Open Software does not mean you sacrifice compatibility. Users will discover they can easily convert between most document formats, in fact, more so than with proprietary platforms.

ONGOING SUPPORT AND MONITORING

Orbis Lumen offers ongoing support for all systems software, including timely security updates that are pre-tested to mitigate any unlikely, yet potential, adverse effects to workstations.

For high availability deployments, or simply for peace-of-mind, Orbis Lumen also offers continuous monitoring of workstation hardware and network performance issues.

Ongoing systems administration tasks are also happily performed by Orbis Lumen at extraordinarily reasonable prices for clients who lack in-house expertise, or who wish to outsource some of their administrative overhead.

LEVERAGE EXISTING HARDWARE or NEW

Almost any existing workstation can easily be converted to a Free and Open Source workstation. It has never been easier to begin embracing Free and Open Source workstations within you organization.

Clients with specialized needs or clients who have general concerns should contact us to help identify potential issues in the migration process.

All computer hardware provided by Orbis Lumen comes with a one year warranty on parts and labor. We also will work closely with organizations who prefer to purchase their own hardware through their own vendors, to make certain an optimal hardware configuration is achieved.