10 Web Operating Systems Reviewed

Stan Schroeder writes "Waiting for GoogleOS? Why not try some of the WebOS applications that are already available? Believe it or not, there's already over 15 of them, and here you can find a review of the 10 most promising WebOSes. Most of them might not make you want to ditch your desktop OS just yet, but some are very good and can be used on a day-to-day basis. Highlights include DesktopTwo, Goowy, YouOS, EyeOS and Glide. You can find the whole bunch here." Note: for the purposes of this article, "WebOS" is defined as "a set of applications running in a web browser that together mimic, replace or largely supplement a desktop OS environment."

Re:what use?

[Anonymous Coward]

Sure you do, but then you wouldn't get first post if you bothered to devote 10 seconds of time to saying so, would you?

Average Users

[Joebert]

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for "the call".

Yeah joe ?
Uhhh, I registered for a Web OS, you know so I don't have to use Windows, then I deleted Windows, how do I get my new Web OS to connect to the internet ?

Re:what use?

[HerrEkberg]

Ever heard of those computers that come pre-loaded with a ROM containing only Microsoft Bob and a web browser?

Well... me neither, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Re:what use?

[Anonymous Coward]

You must be new... aw shit.

WebOS

[DA-MAN]

Sounds like the spanish word for testicles...

What about...

[jounihat]

...my personal favourite: Windows RG [albinoblacksheep.com]?! You know, familiar user experience has always been a key element to success.

BS

[slashthedot]

The term "Browser System" or BS suits them better, I'd say.

Re:Stupid, Stupid, Stupid

[Anonymous Coward]

First off, these aren't "operating systems." An operating system is the system of software that interacts with the hardware of the computer and provides an interface for regular application software to use and share that hardware.

To the credit of slashdot, I had to scroll most of the way down the page before someone waved their amazing knowledge around to impress us all. We know what an operating system is. And no, we don't really care that you know. Neither do they. Get used to it. Oh yeah, a hacker broke into my cable modem last night.