Blogging for Staff Development » virtual computer http://smartblogs.edublogs.org Staff Development Using 21st Century Skills Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:01:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Using G.ho.st Virtual computer http://smartblogs.edublogs.org/2008/12/07/using-ghost-virtual-computer/ http://smartblogs.edublogs.org/2008/12/07/using-ghost-virtual-computer/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:01:08 +0000 smartml http://smartblogs.edublogs.org/?p=7 for my Web 2.0 Tools class with Kathy Schrock I created a virtual computer  at G.ho.st.  Creating an account was very easy. I was sent an email to anthenicate my email address with a link to log into my new virtual desktop. After I logged on a new desktop opened.  I upload a few documents and also created a new .doc using the Soho writer that is a shortcut on the desktop. The interface was very “Windowy” and easy to naviagte.  There was a tutorial window open on the desktop for first time users that explained most of the options. 

An application for such a webbased application is that using a virtual computer you don’t need to lug a laptop with you on trips as log as you have access to one when you get there.  With the new Mini computers having access to a virtual computer mat help with no cd drive issue. You set on your virtual desk top with web-based apps and take it from there. G.ho.st also has mobile phone capabilities, so now if your cell phone has a browser you have a computer that fits in your shirt pocket

My concern is that the virtual desktop is suppose to be secure, but I worry about people hacking into my information. For this time I’ll keep my banking info and bill pay, safe behind my firewall and security software.

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