Windows

RobTang

I dont personally think Web OSs / Cloud computing is viable for HOME users, its obviously reliant on an internet connection and there is a worry about personal data security.

Simon_B_2

Primarily i would use it for storing my uni assignments and accessing them from where ever, i am.

I was looking at this one and will take a proper look when i take longer break from studying tonight.

http://desktoptwo.com/

asininity

Cloud computing is IMO a business application the advantages are very good, provided you have a good intranet and back everything up a lot.

avantra

You can try Windows 7 RC for one year (up to June 2010), you can than decide if you like it or not and buy it or get a Linux distribution.

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/download.aspx

esuhl

Simon_B wrote: »

Primarily i would use it for storing my uni assignments and accessing them from where ever, i am.

I was looking at this one and will take a proper look when i take longer break from studying tonight.

http://desktoptwo.com/

I haven't seen that URL (will have a look later), but Dropbox is great for ensuring that you can access documents from anywhere.

You can install the client on Windows, Mac OS and Linux, and use it to synchronise a folder on your PC (up to 2GB for free). There's also a web interface, so you can log in, and upload/download files. Also, they seem to keep backup copies of files that have been inadvertently overwritten, which is pretty handy.

http://www.getdropbox.com

totalsolutions

Yep, try Windows 7, its free and very nice, from microsoft.

kwikbreaks

Simon_B wrote: »

I would love to be using Ubuntu but i need Microsoft Office for nearly all of my computer time

I guess you must have tried OpenOffice and found it wanting then?

Simon_B_2

kwikbreaks wrote: »

I guess you must have tried OpenOffice and found it wanting then?

Yes bought Office 2007 through ultimatesteal last year