Matt Fairweather, Lindsey Kennedy, Paul Oberlies, Garrett Gignac
May 17, 2015
Matt Fairweather, Lindsey Kennedy, Paul Oberlies, Garrett Gignac
Why We Chose G.ho.st
Originality Potential
Several Awards
What is G.ho.st?
Equipped with: desktop personal settings access to files your choice of software.
How It Works
Web Hosted VC (virtual computer) No installation required Allows you to access your desktop,
files, apps and settings from an internet browser.
How It Works (con’t)
Different than Windows or Mac 3 GB of g.ho.st storage Amazon Server for data storage Provides quick and easy access to other web
2.0 applications such as Google docs You Tube RSS Feeds Flickr
Features
Has its own : E-mail Instant Messenger Media Player Web Browser Office Suite File Explorer Control Panel
Why Web 2.0?
Web as a platform File sharing Users add new information Customizable RSS feeds on desktop Compatible with most major
programming languages
How it Makes Money
G.ho.st makes commission from companies like Google
Extra Services, such as extra storage Advertisements
Problems
Comparably slower to Windows applications
Buggy Inconsistent functionality Not fully compatible with Internet
Explorer 7 Limited storage capacity Limited Compatibility with other
applications