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Latest attempt at desktops in the cloud
The idea of putting an entire desktop environment in the cloud is hardly new. I remember companies like Centerbeam and Everdream trying to do this in the late 90’s. Technology has changed a lot since then. Does that mean the concept will finally catch on? A Swedish company called Xcerion hopes so, and they call their version iCloud.
I’ve just signed up for their free trial. It should be fun to play with, if nothing else. (First question: can you run a web browser from your desktop, that is itself being run by a web browser? Answer: yes. Second question: why would you want to? Answer: not sure yet!)