Cloud Computing, 10 Web Operating Systems
July 23rd, 2010 by Tweet
A Web Operating System is a Web platform which allows the user to use a virtual Desktop through a web browser rather than using any particular local operating system. This amazing technology allows a user to access their own virtual desktop from anywhere around the world, without even using a network like with a remote PC. In addition, you are essentially using the Internet to work as a desktop, rather than an actually desktop computer. Wikipedia specifically states that: “Cloud Computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity grid.” Today I have provided some great examples of Cloud Computing, Web Operating Systems for you all to try. Enjoy!
Eye OS
Eyes OS is a disruptive desktop entirely usable from a web browser. It includes an office suite and some collaboration applications, as well as a full framework to develop new web apps as if they were desktop apps. It’s Free and Open Source –so you can host your own system, keeping all your data under your control.
amoebaOS
amoebaOS is an advanced Online Operating System. Log in to your free account and join a cloud computing revolution that begins with great apps like Shutterborg, Exstream and Surf.
myGoya
myGOYA is a free online operating system. Your own personal desktop can be accessed from any Internet PC in the world and includes e-mail, chat, filesharing, calendar and an instant messenger. Manage your contacts from anywhere in the world.
CorneliOS
The CorneliOS Web OS is an easy-to-use, multi-user and cross-browser “Web Desktop Environment”, “Web Operating System” or “Web Office” and comes with a set of cool applications.
Lucid Desktop
Lucid comes with lots of applications. You can browse photos, listen to music, and edit documents. It also comes with an RSS feed reader, some games, a calculator, and a bash-like terminal application. You can install additional third-party applications, which allows you do do even more!
Glide OS
Glide OS 4.0 is a comprehensive Ad-Free cloud computing solution. Glide provides a free suite of rights-based productivity and collaboration applications with 30GBs of storage. Setup and administer up to six family member accounts including child accounts from your Glide settings panel. The Glide OS provides automatic file and application compatibility across devices and operating systems. With Glide OS you also get the Glide Sync App which helps you to synchronize your home and work files.
ICube
Currently it is primarily possible to manage, view and edit your files within the Online Operating System. Moreover you can use a comprehensive groupware suite to manage your e-mails, contacts and tasks. It is also possible to develop your own application and to share your experiences with other OOS users. The set of available applications is continuously extended, which means that it might be best if you take a look at the currently available functionality at www.oos.cc yourself.
Startforce
With Startforce, you can run Windows apps such as MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Quickbooks. You can also stitch in web apps such as Salesforce.com, Google or your company’s intranet web apps.
Zimdesk
ZimdeskOS is your computer on the web – the entire functionality of a PC – online. There is nothing to install. A web browser and internet connection are all you need to access your desktop, files and favourite applications. You can access your data anytime from anywhere, from any PC.
Kohive
Kohive is an online desktop where you can easily collaborate with others. It’s perfect for freelancers, small businesses, students and groups with similar interests.
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JOLICLOUD 1.0
Jolicloud 1.0 is a definite Cloud OS, with the added benefit of local applications.
The HTML5 interface is available from capable web browsers for the Cloud Apps from your other machines.
Ubuntu base means solid Linux safety standards, 700 one click install apps, speedy, free (my favoured price point).
Do your stuff in Open Office &/or Google Docs (or both),
whilst listening to StereoMood (cloud) or Spotify (local).
I’m self confessed compulsive distrohopper, but Jolicloud is one I’ve always come back to, and 1.0 is something I will have permanently one one or other of my netbooks.
Have a look if you’ve a netbook, prepare to be impresssed!
gvnmcknz
Eye OS looks quite polished and functional. Nice post and by the way your link to the Lucid site is either broken or the site is down.
I’ve tried eye OS a couple of months ago when I was doing a case study about cloud computing, and I was pretty impressed. Haven’t tried the rest of these, but I’m sure they’re impressive too.
P.S. it should be “eye OS”, no “eyes OS”
@Ciarán
- Eye OS is very good and mature. I started using it some years ago and I am very impressed of what it can do.
-The site of Lucid was down and is back up again.
Thank you for your comment.
@Zlatan Halilovic
Thanks for noticing that. I fixed it.
Thanks again!
Awesome roundup Teylor ! I like Amoeba , looks very promising as well as Goya & Lucid . Will def give them a more in-depth look . Thanks for putting this article together .
Just in time for what I was looking for !
M.
i have a question here. Can i use the computing power of cloud computing to simulate my programs that can take many hours or even days?
you mean like brute ?
i don’t think so..
because cloud computing this time only run for desktop-web-base application, not application like real desktop.
These look like great systems. I haven’t decided which one I want to use yet though.