Introduction.In this week lecture. we talked about another charecteristic of web 2.0 which is “Software above the level of a single device”. Obviously, most people will say social media like facebook or twitter can be the right answer. I am not arguing that they can be the right answer, yet my answer is pretty strange and more challenge. It is not only applications but It is an online operating system called "eyeOS".
What is eyeOS?
According to eyeOs.org, it clearly states that eyeOS is an open source and cross platform web operating system following the cloud computing concept that leverages collaboration and communication among users. It has been developed by using PHP, XML, and JavaScript. It acts as a platform for web applications written using the eyeOS Toolkit.
Why eyeOS is above the level of a single device?
First of all, its development base on web platforms. As a result, eyeOS is able to run on any operation systems, such as, Windows, MacOs and Linux etc. It is also able to operate on PDAs, mobile phones and tablet PCs, for instance. Moreover, There are several key features that allow users to gain more benefits from this online operating system.
- Collaboration: Share files and edit them in a real-time collaboration suite with other users.
- Simplicity: From its first steps, eyeOS has been planned and created to be intuitive and easy to use.
- Security: Keep your eyeOS under control. You are the one who manages roles and permissions for each user.
- Privacy: Decide where your files are: You can have your own eyeOS server.
- Ubiquity: Access your documents, files and applications from anywhere and any device.
- Flexibility: From the small business to the big corporation. Also for individual use. There is an eyeOS for you.
- Integration: The eyeOS architecture makes easier and faster the integration of any web application that you want to use.
Nevertheless, there are some limitations of using the online operating system which are unreliable performances and internet accessability. The first downside of eyeOS is performances rely on the speed of the Internet. Another drawback of this is it requires the Internet accessability and it also use a lot of bandwind.
What you are allowed to do on eyeOS?
There are four main features which users are allowed to uses in eyeOS.
- Office Manager - where you can manage your files and create some basic document, such as word processeor, spreed sheet, presentaions. Furthermore users also sent emails, manage their calendar and contacs.
- Network - where people can work with the public board, instant messenger, FTP client, navigator(Browser), and RSS Feed.
- Accessories - all the basic tools are provided, such as calculator, text editor, and several widgets.
- Entertainment - where you can find a few games for relaxing and entertainment.
Additionally, uses can use the right click to customize the destop and reach to shortcut manus.
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Wow, its like running a mini Windows on the web. But i think running something as big as an OS on the web is definately not my cup of tea. At least for the moment. Processing time and storage capacity can't be compared to actual desktops with proper hardwares. But the potential is there and who knows what will happen tommorow?
ReplyDeleteGreat job of tying in the concept and the application - but I agree with the above comment and what you mentioned in your blog, it seems like it would require a lot of bandwidth! Perhaps if the internet access was more reliable in Australia then I would think of using this - but I have a lot of connectivity issues compared to Canada - the speed and the cost are big issues!
ReplyDelete@angjer, mindy747. I agree with you, that running opersting system online may have some disadvantages but in the future, we wil have the faster internet speed and proper hardwares.
ReplyDeletethank you for your comments.
good explanation of the web pattern, but I think about did you put too many link to your example? I think they are the same link, so just put one it's ok.
ReplyDeleteI will get rid some of them shortly, and make it more appropriate, Thanks your so much for your suggestion. and thanks your comment.
ReplyDeleteI remember i have see some book talk about running operating system online few years ago. then people do not need pay too much on hardware. at that time, PC was very expensive,but now even smartphones can do much job. so i think it not work for me. but good post. very interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhen we talk about eyeOS or other thing which is not limit on a single device, it may connect with cloud.I hope with the technical development, we can use more product just like eyeOS.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, eyeOS sems like a good example for the pattern of Software above the level of a single device. The four main features which users are allowed to uses in eyeOS makes it an online operating system.
ReplyDelete@wilson.C, @zhengchaosun There are many online services like eyeOS, such as
ReplyDelete- Glide OS: www.glidedigital.com/
- OOS: www.oos.cc/
- myGoya: www.mygoya.com/
eyeOS is a good example of this term because it has been developed for such a while. When the new Internet era coming we may access those online operating systems easily and faster. I'm pretty sure this will be another interesting online trend.