Use cases

One computer,
many uses

From a whole classroom to an internet café with no upkeep. What fits each use today, and what is coming.

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Which setup fits you?

Numbers come from the RooF server limits and current plans.

UseWorks todayScalePriceStatus
Students & schoolsLinux desktop, Python, a browser and a screen wallUp to 30 seats per class1$0.05 per seat-hour, or the $4/month Student plan3Available now
GamersBrowser games and friend roomsUp to 8 members per room2$0.05 per hour today4Partly today
CreatorsBrowser, editor and persistent filesOne computer per session$0.05 per hour or a monthly plan4Partly today
Remote workLinux desktop with persistent filesUp to 10 devices at once on Business6$49/month for Business6Available now
Centres & internet cafésA clean session per visitor, training classesUp to 30 training seats1$0.05 per computer-hour4Available now
DevelopersDebian 12, Python 3.11 and a terminal2 vCPU and 3 GB per computer5$0.05 per hour4Available now

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Sources for these numbers

  1. Classroom seat limit on the RooF server
  2. Room member limit on the RooF server
  3. Classroom seat hourly price as set on the RooF server
  4. Desktop hourly price currently charged in RooF accounts
  5. Per-computer limits set by the RooF session orchestrator: 2 virtual CPUs and 3 GB of memory
  6. Plans and prices as served by RooF today; introductory until launch