In a forum I read:
I don't really see the utility of creating new desktop for an OS. I surfed the EyeOs site and I can't find any info about the use or the utility of this application. Every OS has a desktop, so why a new one? The only phrase about EyeOS is in the introduction of the users manual :
Yes, it is PHP/Ajax based and then?
EyeOs is a virtual desktop system entirely web-based and open-source. It's written in Ajax and PHP. Applications available include simple word processing, calendars, games and more. all you need is a local web server with PHP (e.g. XAMPP).
I don't really see the utility of creating new desktop for an OS. I surfed the EyeOs site and I can't find any info about the use or the utility of this application. Every OS has a desktop, so why a new one? The only phrase about EyeOS is in the introduction of the users manual :
You're about to discover a new work and organization method: A completely free (open sourced) desktop system running from your browser.
Yes, it is PHP/Ajax based and then?
06 Feb 2006 20:28:32
This probably isn't for accessing your desktop while you are sitting at it, but more for providing a graphical interface while you are away with access to a computer, but need access to YOUR computer. You can simply enter your ip in the web browser, and voila. Seems kinda insecure to me though. Even with being password protected.
15 Feb 2006 15:17:23
Instead of a desktop, we used PHP and AJAX to create an application that allows users to browse and access their Network Neighborhood as if they were inside their network.
http://www.sslbrige.com
05 May 2007 14:53:50
The advantage is the possibility to access your personalized desktop everywhere.
Of course the topic security is very important but by using https:// it is as much secure as any other password protected OS.
Another sophisticated example of an online operating system can be found at: http://www.oos.cc