This document discusses web operating systems (WOS). It provides an overview of WOS including their history starting in 1996, what they are which is an internet service that allows remote access to computer data stored on servers, and why they are used by providing single point access without hardware problems and only requiring a browser. It compares WOS to traditional operating systems and outlines advantages like small hardware requirements and security as well as disadvantages like easier hacking and bandwidth needs. Specific WOS examples are given and it concludes that WOS will become more important while traditional OS will still be used.

1. WEB OPERATING SYSTEM
By
Madhubala . R

2. Overview
 Introduction
 History
 What is WOS
 Why WOS
 Difference b/w WOS & Traditional OS
 Advantages
 Disadvantages
 Various WebOSs
 Conclusion

3. Introduction
 An Operating System that runs in a server on
the Web.
 The environment is created in a user's
machine from an online application stored on
the Web and run through a Web browser.

4. History
 Started in 1996 @ University of California
 Founded by Berkeley
 Hyper Office >> MyWebOS >> Web OS
 Referred as “Web Desktops” or “Webtops”

5. What is WOS
 It is an Internet Service through which a user
can access their computer data remotely from
anywhere in the world.
 All the data is being stored on the servers of
the Web OSOS provider.

6. Why WOS
 Provides single point access
 No hardware problems affects it
 Only need is Browser
and Internet connection

7. Differences
Web OS Traditional OS
Technology Ajax + Flash C /Assembly
Built on Any other OS Directly on
Hardware
Application Installed on
Server
Installed on Local
disk
Security Volatile Safe

8. Advantages
 Occupies little hard disk space
 Occupy small CPU resources
 Can be obtained at any OS with web
browser
 Empowers Non-PC owners
 Integrates Web services

9. Disadvantages
 Easy to be hacked
 Can not be obtained offline
 More bandwidth is needed for multiple
programs to run simultaneously
 Needs more fast and reliable
connection

10. Various WebOSs
 YouOS
 EyeOS
 BeDesk
 StartForce
 Nivio and etc.

11. Conclusion
 Web OS will take more and more important
role in the future at the same time Single PC
OS will not fade away ...
DESTROY WEB ON THE COMPUTER …
USE COMPUTER ON THE WEB …