eyeOS: basically an online Operating System. This Open Source software can be tailored for various uses: education, business etc. Administrators can tailor the programs and tools that users have access to on their virtual desktop. Saving files and organization happens on a server so the desktop is available online from any computer! In education, teachers or even the school could decide what programs need to be available and create the OS for students to access from their laptops or other computer stations for classes.
eyeOS Education applications:
- Word processor that enables simultaneous editing by several users.
- Spreadsheet that enables simultaneous editing by several users.
- EyeShow presentation creator.
- User administration, easy management, modification of information, and group changes.
- Blog (personal blog for each student and for the teacher).
- Integrated wiki for each class.
- Integrated forum for each class.
- Resource manager that enables you to create educational content with exercises for students to complete online.
- ‘Petit escriptor’. Interactive application for creating stories.
- Painter (licensed Java application).
- eye Tweet (application and tweets).
- Concept map creator.
- Calendar (personal and shared).
- Internal messaging.
- Contacts.
- Chat.
I see an integration opportunity here! EyeOS provides the application support, Netvibes allows the individuality to shine through on the dashboard. Give the user control of the visual aspects, let the administrator control the available applications.
EyeOS could be the answer to a lot of educational institution licensing headaches... Buy a bulk license and have apps available on the virtualOS. Students don't need to be dealing with version issues or funds for purchasing software anymore!
Original post: April 15, 2010
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