The Buddy software enables two to five users to share the computing power and resources of a single computer. All users can simultaneously perform any tasks that they would perform on a standard Windows 2000 Professional or Server and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition.

The Buddy kit's included PCI video cards support additional users. Each user also needs a monitor along with USB keyboards, USB mice and, optionally, USB speakers. The monitors and USB peripherals are not included in the Buddy kit and must be purchased separately.

The Buddy system will reduce the cost of adding computing stations by:

•	Reducing your initial investment
•	Reducing your cost of upgrading
•	Offering ease of maintenance and services
•	Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO

•	Pentium II 333 MHz minimum, Pentium III 450 MHz or faster recommended
•	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Server and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition
•	128MB of RAM plus 64MB for each station added
•	PCI video graphic adapters that support multiple displays (one per each station)
•	USB ports (and Hubs if necessary regarding to the number of USB devices)
•	USB keyboard or PS/2 keyboard with USB to PS/2 adapter (one per additional station)
•	USB mouse or PS/2 mouse with USB to PS/2 adapter (one per additional station)
•	SVGA monitor per each station
•	Optional USB audio speaker per each station

Yes, one of the best features of the Buddy software is that all users can surf the Internet on different websites at the same time, using just one telephone line, one modem and one Internet Service Provider account.

Yes, the Buddy system supports 28.8K, 33.6K and the new 56K modems. It also supports ISDN, ASL, ADSL Cable, T1 and any broadband connection.

Yes, all users can share the same peripheral devices.

Yes, all users can share the modem. When you log onto the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), all users will be able to share the same modem, telephone line and ISP account, to concurrently access the internet, with no increase in cost.

Yes, you can view the video clip on the Buddy station. If sound is required at the station, USB speakers can be used.

Most software products will allow all users to open and edit different documents at the same time, using the same program. Each user can also use different software products, concurrently.

Users who intend to run the software products concurrently on the Buddy Stations and Host Computer are advised to review the Software Products' End User License Agreement.

Most applications, once booted up, will run nearly as fast as with one user including Modem communications. Activities that place the most demand on the computer's resources (games and video clips) may experience some slowing, but most users will notice little difference in speed or performance.

Buddy stations support windowed DOS prompts under Windows 2000 Professional or Server Edition and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition. You can now run DOS applications and access the DOS command prompt from the Buddy Station.

Yes, as long as it is a VGA or Super VGA monitor.

Yes, up to the maximum of four Buddy Stations can be connected.

Yes, but it depends on the type of games to be played.

Yes, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Novell Netware networks are supported. You only require one network node (one network card and one IP address) for all the users. Users can login to the network by using different user names and passwords.

The main system cannot turn the Buddy station OFF but Shutdown only. You cannot control the activities on the Buddy station.

The Security Policy Settings in Windows 2000 Professional or Server and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) Edition allow the Administrator to control certain user’s privileges, as well as control certain actions allowed for the user.Administrator can modify the security-relevant settings, including users’ rights to shut down Windows, by configuring the Local Security Policy.

Yes, you can have 2 CD-ROM drives in the same system.

It depends on the types of applications you are running. If it is memory-intensive application, it is recommended that memory be increased. If it is a CPU-intensive application, it is recommended to upgrade your CPU.

It depends on the types of applications you are running. Some applications will provide full read and write privileges to the user who opened or accessed the file first, the other users may then have read only privilege.

No, Buddy only supports Windows 2000 Professional or Server and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition.

It is recommended to install the applications from the Host PC.

Yes, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Novell Netware networks are supported. You only require one network card and one IP address for all the users. Users can login to the network by using different user names and passwords.

Additional information provided as follows:-

Two users can send messages to each other using the Buddy Control Center "Send Message" features.

Two users can send email to each other using the same or different email accounts.

HDDs with faster access time and transfer rate are preferred. Ultra DMA/33/66/100 HDDs and SCSI HDDs generally provide better performance.

Installation is simple. By following a few steps, a two- or five-user system should take less than 30 minutes to set up. See users manual for detailed instructions.

Buddy can support up to the maximum of 30-meters. Under USB specifications, an active USB hub is required for every 5-meter interval and a total of five (5) USB hubs can be used in one chain.

It can support up to the maximum of 15-meters. To get a good display quality, double-shielded video cable is recommended.

Yes, it depends on the CD-ROM contents to be accessed.

Additional software licenses may be required, kindly check your Software End User License Agreement. Users who intend to run the software products concurrently on the Buddy Stations and Host Computer are advised to do the following :

(a) Review the Software Products' End User License Agreement if they are authorized to run multiple instances/sessions, using a single copy of the Software Products, concurrently on the Buddy Stations and the Host Computer and/or

(b) Check with the respective companies of the software products for such usage and/or similar usages.

Unlike the BeTwin 2000/XP software, the Buddy system does not require registration on-line.

Windows 2000 Professional or Server and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) or Home Edition allow users to use multiple IP addresses per network connection for multiple IP numbering schemes, such as public addresses used for the Internet and private addresses, and for multiple logical IP networks on the same physical network segment.

Windows 2000 Professional or Server and Windows XP Professional or Home Edition allow users to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions. However, you can set file and folder permissions only on drives formatted to use NTFS.

You can install with the Microsoft Loopback adapter in a virtual network environment where access to a network is not feasible. Network clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback adapter, and the network adapter driver or network adapter can be installed at a later time while retaining the network configuration information.

Isolating configuration errors from hardware errors is often the easiest way to pinpoint the source of the problems. These problems may originate from the network adapter or the network adapter driver not being compatible or being defective.

If your computer is installed with Windows 2000 Professional or Server, you can install the Microsoft Loopback adapter to test in a virtual network environment. Network clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback adapter, and the network adapter driver or network adapter can be installed at a later time while retaining the network configuration information.

Step 1: Deactivate BeTwin via BeTwin Control Center\Options\Set Configuration and restart Windows.

Step 2: Upgrade the VGA drivers and restart Windows.

Step 3: After Windows has restarted, under Windows Display Properties, you must be able to configure the PCI/ PCI-Express VGA card to "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" so that the Windows desktop will be displayed on the Host and Station monitors.

Step 4: Activate BeTwin and restart Windows.

Step 5: If the BeTwin Station does not turn on after 90 seconds, you may need to restart the Windows again. You may also require to re-run Configuration Wizard to re-setup the Host and Station(s).