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