The Global Hosted Operating System, G.ho.st, will be showcased at this years Web 2.0 Expo and is simply a Virtual Computer that runs in any Internet browser. G.ho.st acts like a regular PC with limited functionality; the only difference is that data and applications can be accessed from any browser in the world.

The Idea of accessing a virtual computer on a computer may sound a bit strange, but it certainly has numerous advantages such as accessing files and applications from the office, school, your local Wi-fi hotspot, or at others’ homes.

While G.ho.st is currently in the proof-of-concept stage, your virtual computer does not yet have any useful applications; however, G.ho.st assures us that this will change within the coming months.

 
G.ho.st Virtual Computer interface

Users can sign up for G.ho.st free with 3 Gigabytes of storage, and will no longer need to back up data, update software, or install spyware, firewalls, and anti-virus solutions; data and applications are automatically backed up, up to date, and always secure.

Despite what the G.ho.st developers say, Windows and local operating systems are not dead; but it’s surely a neat concept, and if anything else, just another fun Internet toy to play with.

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Entry was posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 at 5:35 am under Web2.0.

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