[OPLINTECH] Now you can have a Virtual Computer right in a browser

[Bob Neeper]

Now you can have a Virtual Computer right in a browserIt is interesting.

I tried it on one of our faster PC's and the response was a bit slow.
But we have a lot of activity right now also.

I suspect it will allow patrons to bypass anything a library has for CIPA
compliance.
Just like going to a proxy bypass site.

One application might be a small Linux box in a Kiosk mode pointing to it.
No more updates to do !
R. W. (Bob) Neeper     Cell: (740)-407-3572
Community Library
44 Burrer Dr.
Sunbury, Oh 43074
Tel:  (740)-965-3901



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  From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org]On
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  Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:19 PM
  To: OPLINTECH
  Subject: [OPLINTECH] Now you can have a Virtual Computer right in a
browser


  Have you seen a G.ho.st? No, not the backup/restore software. This is a
service from Ghost Inc that provides a web operating system to you from a
web browser. The category of service/software is called WebOS. The idea is
that you can access your virtual desktop from anywhere that can run a web
browser.

  Inside this environment you can run similar things to what you would find
in Windows. You can work with media like music, video, and office documents.
It looks very similar to the standard Windows layout but uses web software
instead. It is mostly based on Open Source modules.

  Check it out at:


  http://g.ho.st/

  You'll get 5 gb of storage for your files. This could be a great service
to suggest to your patrons.

  Jim Kenzig
  Network Manager
  Cuyahoga County Public Library
  jkenzig at cuyahogalibrary.org
  216-749-9389


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