Defining Cloud Computing – Part 5: Desktops as a Service
February 20th, 2009
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Desktops as a Service
Falling some somewhere between software and a platform are Cloud Desktops (also called a Cloud OS). These desktops run inside a browser and are accessible from any desktop with an internet connection.
A cloud desktop offers word processing, spreadsheets, development tools, networking tools and more. While relatively immature at this time, we can expect this market to grow significantly in the coming years, especially as more and more smart phones and ultraportables hit the real world.
Microsoft LiveMesh offers free storage, machine synchronization and a cloud based desktop.
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