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Jolicloud, the netbook and net services-focused running method by Netvibes founder Tariq Krim, has ultimately released with the official version 1.0 release.
The Linux-based OS was originally announced in 2008 and has gone by means of in depth public and private testing since then. It’s built to install seamlessly on most major netbook brands,
Microsoft Office 2007, with no need for extra driver or software downloads. It relies heavily on internet applications, instead of local programs, which makes it perfect for slower devices like netbooks. Edition one.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, and follow the on-screen instructions to create a dual-boot installation of Jolicloud and Windows. Alternatively, 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 technique 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 net application) ecosystem. In many ways, Netvibes acted as an online working program — bringing access to companies like Twitter and Facebook into one convenient location. Now with Jolicloud, it looks like Krim’s taking that concept a step further — now,
Windows 7 Activation, for the most part, the net is the operating program.
The company is primarily based in Paris,
Microsoft Office Professional 2010, France, and raised $4.2 million in funding last year.
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Tags: Chrome OS, netbooks, running systems
Companies: Jolicloud
People: Tariq Krim