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First Windows Based Online Desktop

Techtree News Staff, Jun 15, 2007 1527 hrs IST

Simply put, 'Nivio' as a service will allow users global access to a personal virtual desktop from any Internet-connected device.

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The world's first Windows-based online desktop named 'Nivio' was launched in the capital today.

Simply put, 'Nivio' as a service will allow users global access to a personal virtual desktop from any Internet-connected device.

And, it will offer subscribers an array of services-on-demand that include: renting of software applications, accessing a variety of educational content, and expanding of storage to keep pictures, music, data, and so on.

'Nivio' promises a simple, affordable, stress-free experience in a robust, secure computing environment.

Founder and CEO of Nivio, Sachin Duggal, says, he has always believed that the world would change if only computing was made simple.

According to Duggal, he always dreamt of a desktop that was anywhere and yet nowhere; that was stress-free and fault-less, and that - that's how 'Nivio' was born. The original name he had in mind for the service however was 'myremoteworkstation'.

Duggal says 'Nivio' is device technology agnostic, and would be useful to all desktop users in accessing their Windows desktops remotely through Mac, Windows, and even some handheld devices.

As of now, 'Nivio' is available as a free, one-month trial. After which, it's subscription cost will be Rs 399 per month. For students, it will be available for just Rs 199 per month.

Those who wish to register can do so at www.nivio.com through a single-step process.

The base 'Nivio' package comes with 5GB of online storage, and a host of free applications and security services that protect the virtual desktop/data from viruses, spam, and malware.

USER COMMENTS

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by Bilal Ahmed Kum, srinagar, on Aug 20, 2007 02:43 PM, Report abuse Reply

it is very use full to all

by rajesh kumar, coimbatore, on Jul 23, 2007 03:16 PM, Report abuse Reply

it very usefull to all

by rajesh kumar, coimbatore, on Jul 23, 2007 03:12 PM, Report abuse Reply

There are free online operating systems available now. www.cmyos.com, which runs of the open source project eyeOS, offers free accounts with unlimited storage. It is really neat, you should check it out.

by Max Bailey, Ottawa, on Jun 18, 2007 08:38 PM, Report abuse Reply

Let me see how it is....

by Markandey Singh, Bangalore, on Jun 18, 2007 08:19 AM, Report abuse Reply

Check http://www.sun.com/sunray

by SSV, Santa Clara, on Jun 17, 2007 09:03 PM, Report abuse Reply

Thanks Whats need for remote desktop static ip or dynamic or any name we r able to access my pc through ur NIVIO package kindly send me detail of how can i use remote desktop i have dynamik ip my cable net give some proxy connectivity to my pc i want to use my desktop by my home pc but my home pc i connect internet by dialup pls explain me how can i access my office pc at home Thanks DEVENDRA

by Devendra Gawde, Mumbai, on Jun 17, 2007 04:33 PM, Report abuse Reply

welcome trend

by Wg. Cdr. M V Pa, BIDAR (Karnataka ), on Jun 17, 2007 03:25 PM, Report abuse Reply

great step in IT world

by HN Bordoloi, guwahati, on Jun 17, 2007 10:13 AM, Report abuse Reply

Great step IT world.

by HN Bordoloi, guwahati, on Jun 17, 2007 10:09 AM, Report abuse Reply

Excellent application

by mv gupta, Department of Atomic Energy, on Jun 17, 2007 06:07 AM, Report abuse Reply

IT is marvelous experience.... new spam of IT world...

by krish, ahmedabad, on Jun 16, 2007 09:37 PM, Report abuse Reply

The New Gate of IT World