WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM

WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM is a operating system running inside a Internet browser. It is an operating system running within a browser. It is a new kind of OS where every thing resides on Internet. It is a type of operating system which moves everywhere with files and documents. It give rise to the concept of CLOUD COMPUTING(a concept which allow user to access data from anywhere through Internet).This concept gained popularity in 1999. WEB OS allow user to easily access data and their files from any part of the world through net. It is basically a virtual computer providing large number of application programs for formatting,updating and creating new files of various format. There are large number of Web Based OS available. Various WEB OS support various file format. You can also upload your files so that u can access it from other part of the world.There are many kind of Web based operating system- Remotely Hosted Web OS and Self Hosted OS.

REMOTELY HOSTED OS are those which you can access through Internet only ie you can manage your files when you are connected to Internet
eg:ghost Web OS(is described later).

SELF HOSTED OS are those which you can access through Internet and also without it just by downloading a small OS on your System(windows xp/ windows vista/mac/Solaris).
eg: eyeos Web OS(is described later).


Basically WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM can be defined as:

INTERNET + FILES + APPLICATION
(Documents (Messaging
Music File manager
Images) Mailing).

USING WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM
Using Web Based OS is very simple, any one can access this OS who have a basic knowledge of using Internet.
I will give you a brief introduction as how to access this application.
You just need to make an e-mail id.
Visit any website which provide Web Based Operating System facility.
Register for an account.
Verify it through the link from your mail id.
Sign in and enjoy the new world of Operating System.


VARIOUS WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM
Eyeos
G.ho.st
Webdows
Jooce
YouOS
Goowy
Virtual-OS
and many more


ADVANTAGES OF WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM
Mobility: You can carry your data easily with carrying any device that stores data for you.

Application Features: Different Web OS provide different application features which provide easy way to manage your data.eg: eyeos Web OS provide eyeos word processor which facilitate in managing your text files.

Security: Data you save on Web OS is secure and less prone to typical viruses,failure of hardware and other vulnerabilities. Data is manage by the server of respective Web OS you are using.

Managing Software: It is easy to manage software because you not need to update any software or load various software for running various files, it is the responsibility of server to manage various software for you.

Managing Session: You can easily manage and update file from any where by accessing your Web OS account and can again restore the session when ever you want and from anywhere using Internet.


SOME GOOD WEB BASED OPERATING SYSTEM


EYEOS

Eyeos is web based operating system which runs inside a browser and is accessible from any part of the world through Internet. It is developed by EYEOS TEAM. It has Mac-type user interface. It is supported by Internet Explorer 7,FireFox 2/3,opera and safari. It is useful for students, teachers, companies and other people.It has a user friendly interface. Accessing eyeos is very simple, you just need to sign up with user name and password to create the account. Once the account is created you can access the operating system in browser. Eyeos is Web based OS which creates space on its server, without consuming any space on your hard disk. Eyeos is one of the fastest Web based OS,you can login fast and its application are easily loaded on a single click. It supports vast number of files. You can easily upload the file on the Eyeos from your computer and can easily update it using various Eyeos applications and the again download it on your computer.You can also download Eyeos from the eyeos website and can use it offline.There are large number of Eyeos application available such as office, File management,Personal management, Network Desktop which are further divided into sub parts for your convenience.eg:

OFFICE

Eyeos word processors: It is similar to Microsoft word which help you in updating and editing word files.

Eyeos presentations: It is similar to Microsoft PowerPoint presentation which help you in creating presentation for office and other purpose.

It also contains small racing and action games for your entertainment.


G.HO.ST


G.ho.st is another Web based OS with much colourful and attractive interface.developer of g.ho.st is "GHOST INC.".G.ho.st is supported by Internet Explorer 6+, FireFox, Safari and partially on chrome and opera mini. It is also a open source webos and you can easily use it, you just need to sign up with user name and password to create the account. Once the account is created you can access the operating system in browser. Like Eyeos there is nothing to install while using g.ho.st. It provides 5GB space on its server for storing files. you can easily upload and sync your documents, photos and music easily using the G.ho.st Upload Download Utility.One can easily edit files using various application of g.ho.st, as in Eyeos webos. It also provide a free e-mail id which provide 3GB of space for storing your e-mails. G.ho.st runs within the browser but also contains a browser of it's own. The G.ho.st Browser will have your history, your web marks, and your "cookies".