NetDesktop

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netDesktop is a web desktop based on the Atari GEM graphical environment manager, which is also available for download as open source software (GPL), and allows everyone to install their own netDesktop server. Among the advantages of netDesktop is the ability to view and edit files and applications from any PC with an internet connection and a standards-adhering browser.

Notes

netDesktop or webTOS requires a JavaScript enabled web browser to be view. It uses HTML & JavaScript & CSS. The Only Reason the JavaScript doesn't work in non-IE browsers is because of the document.all reference, which just happens to be the core of the object reference system. The code itself WILL work in any JavaScript enabled browser, but obviously needs to be re-worked to enable object management to function properly. There is a desktop object, generic file, folder and program objects. There is also a desktop/OS registry which allows for new objects to be added with the minimum of fuss.

History

In AbOUT July of 2000, netDesktop or webTOS grew out a fascination with Atari ST & STe computers, the GEM desktop, and a couple of emulators I had at the time. One of the most surprising things about its development was the fact that the 2 default fonts (large & small) are built into windows, and as a bonus both small font sizes are available in a web page without using style tags

netDesktop official web sites

See also

  • WebOS
  • Web desktop
  • Web Office
  • Web portal