Basically, it’s an online Windows OS that acts as a mini computer for you. It uses Microsoft Silverlight to do this and is basically all the basic features of Windows Vista, changed slightly in appearance and put into an online version.

As seen from the screenshots, you can browse the internet, view your documents, play games, play media, use the word processor and loads more.

Furthermore, this isn’t just a front for a crappy online program. You can actually save documents and pictures so you can come back to them later. You can also download and install programs on your online PC. Very impressive.

Obviously it has all been tones down a little. The resolution isn’t great and all the options are basic. Also, I can’t see this one getting a lot of repeat users. It’s a good idea but why would people log into their PC just to use another PC that’s slower and worse?

This program is good if you want to test out programs, see what Windows is like or just have a lunchtime laugh.

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Windows For All – Good, but for what? originally appeared on: Crenk
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