G.ho.st

G.ho.st

File:Ghost VC Screenshot.jpg G.ho.st - Global Hosted Operating SysTem
Developer(s)	Ghost Inc.
Type	Web application
Website	http://g.ho.st/home

Ghost Inc.

Company type	Private
Founded	2006
Headquarters	Ramallah, West Bank and Modiin, Israel
Key people	Zvi Schreiber, CEO Tareq Maayah, Director
Website	http://G.ho.st

G.ho.st (usually pronounced ghost) is the trading name of Ghost Inc. and the service name and URL of the company's hosted computer operating system or WebOS service. Its name is an acronym of Global Hosted Operating SysTem.

Overview

The G.ho.st service provides, over the Internet, a working environment that mimics the classic desktop provided by personal computer operating systems. As an internet based service, users are able to create, save and return to a working environment from different physical computers. G.ho.st calls itself a Virtual Computer. In April 2007 the software entered alpha stage development, and as of July 2007 it remains in this stage.

Such services are not considered operating systems in the traditional sense although they are sometimes referred to as Web Operating Systems. Whilst they can include a GUI (e.g. a desktop), a (virtual) file system, application management and security, they do not contain a kernel to interface with physical hardware. Therefore, to use the service an operating system is required, from which the service can be run.

Features

• Integration with third-party web applications (Google Docs, ThinkFree, Meebo, Zoho)
• Mail/calendar/contacts program with (3GB free powered by Zimbra)
• Storage (3GB free, FTP access)
• Links to other internet resources (My Items)
• Desktop widgets (RSS reader, clock, weather)
• Multiple language support

See also

Similar services:

• Web desktop
• Web portal

References

• "G.ho.st(TM) Runs Zoho(TM) Applications". Yahoo. 2007-09-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "G.ho.st Uses ThinkFree for Viewing Office Documents". topix. 2007-09-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "ComputerWorld Horizon Awards 2007". ComputerWorld. 2007-08-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "A g.ho.st. of a chance". The Jerusalem Post. 2007-07-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Israeli-Palestinian startup aims high with cheap talent". Red Herring. 2007-06-08. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Better Integration Next on Agenda for G.ho.st". IT Business Edge. NarrowCast Group. 2007-06-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Can G.ho.st scare Microsoft?". InfoWorld. IDG Network. 2007-05-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Virtual coexistance". ynetnews. Yedioth Group. 2007-05-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Interview with Zvi Schreiber of G.ho.st". Entreprenuer27. 2007-04-25. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

• G.ho.st web site
• Interview with G.ho.st founder Zvi Schreiber
• Virtual co-existence