Are web desktops the new online storage solutions?

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Are web desktops the new online storage solutions?

by Brad Linder Jan 15th 2008

Online storage service Ewedrive is shutting down and the developers are focusing their time on Desktop on Demand, an online desktop application instead. And that got us thinking. Are online desktops, or so-called "web operating systems" the new online storage?

Sure, we've been a bit down on WebOSes in the past. They sort of jumped the shark for us when companies started creating web browsers that you could access from... your web browser. But if you're creating a service that lets people store their files online, the user interface is key. The best online storage solutions already let users drag and drop files from their computer, do batch uploads, and share files with other users. Why not add a few extra applications like media players and Office documents?

After all, Desktop on Demand does everything Ewedrive did, and more. You still get 1GB of free storage space, and you can pay if you need more. If you don't want to use a web-based instant messaging application while you're there, that's fine. You don't have to. But it's nice to have the option.

[via Frantic Industries]

Tags: desktop-on-demand, ewedrive, online-desktop, online-storage, webOS, webtop

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Pete said 6:17PM on 1-15-2008

I keep wondering when yahoo will finally upgrade briefcase and offer a decent online storage system that is compatible with their new email & calendar interface... hopefully someday :(

harmx said 6:51PM on 1-15-2008

I quite like jooce, though i'm not sure what their storage limit is, anyone?

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