DesktopOnDemand - Remote Personal Linux System

by killadm on 2007-04-25 19:57:59

Not long ago, when I first learned about DesktopOnDemand, it was still in the internal testing phase and required an invitation to register. Today, when I opened it again, I found that it has officially launched and now allows users to register and use it. After experiencing it for a while, I realized that DesktopOnDemand is quite different from other WebOS platforms, or perhaps it shouldn't even be called a WebOS but rather a remote Linux system.

Once a user logs in, the system is essentially no different from a regular Linux system. It provides a series of applications, such as GIMP, Office suites, etc., which can all be accessed. However, there are some limitations, such as the absence of console access and the inability to install programs. In summary, DesktopOnDemand is a restricted, customized version of a remote Linux system.