Netbook operating system Jolicloud launches Vent

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Jolicloud, the netbook and world wide web services-focused working program by Netvibes founder Tariq Krim, has last but not least released with an official edition 1.0 release.
The Linux-based OS was at first announced in 2008 and has gone via in depth public and non-public testing because then. It’s built to install seamlessly on most major netbook brands, with no need for extra driver or software downloads. It relies heavily on net applications, instead of local programs, which makes it perfect for slower devices like netbooks. Edition 1.0 adds support for touchscreens (a good sign for eventual tablet support), a simplified Windows installer, and an HTML5-based application launcher.
Setup for Jolicloud is simple: Simply download and run the tiny installer,Microsoft Office 2010 Sale, and follow the on-screen instructions to create a dual-boot installation of Jolicloud and Windows. Alternatively,Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Key, you can download an image file to create an installation CD, or create a bootable USB flash drive.
In my experience with a Jolicloud beta, the installation took less than 20 minutes, and performance throughout the OS was surprisingly fast on my anemic netbook. Now that it’s more refined, I suspect it can end up replacing Windows as the go-to netbook OS for many users.
The running program is a direct competitor to Google’s upcoming Chrome OS, which is also meant for notebooks (and potentially tablets). But the company doesn’t feel threatened — in our previous coverage, a spokesperson said that Google Chrome “validates” what they are doing.
With Netvibes, Krim managed to create a personalized startup page site with a massive widget (or web application) ecosystem. In many ways,Genuine Microsoft Office 2010, Netvibes acted as an online working system — bringing access to providers like Twitter and Facebook into one convenient location. Now with Jolicloud, it looks like Krim’s taking that concept a step further — now, for the most part, the internet is the operating technique.
The company is based mostly in Paris, France, and raised $4.2 million in funding last year.
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Tags: Chrome OS, netbooks,Genuine Windows 7 Professional, running systems
Companies: Jolicloud
People: Tariq Krim
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