Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Jolicloud Me opens in beta, brings together shares in the cloud]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/jolicloud-me-beta-invite-cloud-social-sharing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/jolicloud-me-beta-invite-cloud-social-sharing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/jolicloud-me-beta-invite-cloud-social-sharing/#comments For as small as Jolicloud is, the company sure knows how to hang around. After renaming its cloud-based desktop operating system to Joli OS (and subsequently open-sourcing the thing), the outfit is taking a somewhat different approach with its latest offering. Jolicloud Me is a new type of cloud organizer -- think of it as a mashup between Pinterest and Dropbox, among other things. It's a high-level aggregation tool that pulls together cloud-based information and shares; things like music, images and video -- regardless of where they came from -- are grouped together. We've certainly seen social sharing aggregators before, but there's a certain level of elegance to this one. Beta invites are going out today (see the source link), with platform support for Android, iOS and the world wide web via HTML5. Something tells us we're just a few months out from yet another service that aggregates the aggregators.

Jolicloud Me opens in beta, brings together shares in the cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbetacloudcloud osCloudOsiphonejolicloudjolicloud mejolicloud me betaJolicloudMeJolicloudMeBetaoperating systemOperatingSystemOSsoftwarewebMon, 19 Mar 2012 21:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Jolicloud heads to the actual cloud, Joli OS gets open-sourced]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/29/jolicloud-heads-to-the-actual-cloud-joli-os-gets-open-sourced/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/29/jolicloud-heads-to-the-actual-cloud-joli-os-gets-open-sourced/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/29/jolicloud-heads-to-the-actual-cloud-joli-os-gets-open-sourced/#comments Mum's been the word from the Jolicloud camp over the past few months -- summer vacation, we get it -- but the company has apparently been working quite diligently on what's next: the "new Jolicloud platform." According to a mildly vague blog post from the outfit, the next edition of the OS will introduce "the personal cloud," enabling users to access the information stored there from "your iPhone, your Android phone, your tablet, your computer and pretty much any connected device with its API." In related news, Joli OS has been open sourced and is now available to the community, and if you're interested in finding out more about the whole ordeal, sign up for the private beta in the source links below. Invites are going out soon, or so we're told.

Jolicloud heads to the actual cloud, Joli OS gets open-sourced originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcloudcloud OSCloudOsiosiphoneJolicloudopen sourceopen source osopen source softwareOpenSourceOpenSourceOsOpenSourceSoftwareoperating systemOperatingSystemOSsoftwareSat, 29 Oct 2011 06:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Docs now on Jolicloud Desktop, Joli OS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/google-docs-now-on-jolicloud-desktop-joli-os/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/google-docs-now-on-jolicloud-desktop-joli-os/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/google-docs-now-on-jolicloud-desktop-joli-os/#comments It already has one of the cutest names in cloud computing, and now it has Google Docs, too. Following up on its integration of Dropbox, Jolicloud just added support for the online office suite, which means you can access and edit all of your important missives and memos via the Jolicloud Desktop or Joli OS. Setting it up is as simple as clicking a button to link the two accounts -- after that, you can browse, edit, and do whatever you do in Google Docs, and because it's all stored in the cloud, you can pick up on one device where you left off on another. Sound familiar? For complete instructions, follow the source link below.

Google Docs now on Jolicloud Desktop, Joli OS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudcloud computingCloudComputingcomputingfilefile managementFileManagementGoogle DocsGoogleDocsjoliJoli OSjoli os 1.2jolicloudJolicloud DesktopJolicloudDesktopJoliOsJoliOs1.2managementonlineWed, 30 Mar 2011 04:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Joli OS 1.2 available now, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/joli-os-1-2-available-now-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/joli-os-1-2-available-now-we-go-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/joli-os-1-2-available-now-we-go-hands-on/#comments Oh, remember when Jolicloud told us yesterday that it was going to release its Joli OS 1.2 sometime in the future? Well, the future is now! That's right, you can download the OS or test out the web app in Chrome right this second. Naturally, we had to try out the new version for ourselves and we put it to the test on an Acer Aspire One 522. For those that have never downloaded the OS before, Jolicloud makes it incredibly easy -- you can simply grab the .exe file from its site and the installation process takes care of the rest. Those that wish to download the ISO can do that as well. There's also that new Chrome web app, but we'll get to that soon.

Sure, the OS has dropped the "cloud" part of its name, but ironically, it's more cloud based than ever. The entire OS has always been centered around web apps, and now the focus is on making those easier to share, discover, and create. The latter is probably one of the biggest changes -- as you can see above, we made an app that launches the Jolicloud Engadget tag page. All we had to do was type in the URL and add a picture to the shortcut. You can also star an app easily from the main menu, which will flag it for your followers. (For those that aren't familiar with the social aspect of the OS, you can follow others and see their apps, etc.) Other than that, the UI has been polished a bit and Dropbox has been integrated so you can easily access files from any of your Joli OS devices. And that's where the new HTML 5 Chrome app comes in -- you don't have to install Joli OS on all your computers, you can now simply log in on any system that has a Chrome browser, although local apps, like OpenOffice won't work. All in all, we'd say Jolicloud continues to make its cloud OS better and better -- but don't let us tell you how it is, hit the source link and try it out for yourself.

Gallery: Joli OS 1.2 hands-on

Joli OS 1.2 available now, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it doesn't involve the company's Jolibook laptop, but it looks like some fairly big changes are indeed in store for Joliclould's upstart operating system. In addition to confirming that version 1.2 be released next week, the company has announced that it will be renaming the operating system "Joli OS" to avoid confusion with its online desktop, which will remain "Jolicloud." What's more, while that latter component is currently only available for Chrome, the company's announced that it will be adding support for Firefox 4, Safari 5 and the iPad (in an "experimental" HTML5 port), and it's even now announced plans for an Android app. Unfortunately, details on it are about as light as can be at the moment, with Jolicloud only saying that it's coming in the "future." More details and screenshots of version 1.2 are promised in the next few days, though.

Jolicloud renames operating system 'Joli OS,' promises new web and Android apps originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Jolicloud's Jolibook? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>how would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwycJolibookJolicloudJolicloud JolibookJolicloudJolibooklaptopnetbookFri, 04 Mar 2011 22:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Jolicloud 1.1 now bringing old and dusty computers back to life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/jolicloud-1-1-now-bringing-old-and-dusty-computers-back-to-life/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/jolicloud-1-1-now-bringing-old-and-dusty-computers-back-to-life/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/jolicloud-1-1-now-bringing-old-and-dusty-computers-back-to-life/#comments Okay, so that doesn't quite look like the oldest PC in the world, but it is running Jolicloud 1.1. And now so can many 10+ year old computers. The good guys at Jolicloud have updated the latest version of its Linux / Chromium-based operating system to support all sorts of old computer hardware, including legacy NVIDIA cards like TNT, TNT2, Quadro and early GeForce. Of course, you'll still need at least 384MB of RAM to make it purr and you'll want to make sure that you can connect to the net to take advantage of all the cloud-based applications. Oh, you're still here? Dig out that old Gateway 2000 and start installing!

Jolicloud 1.1 now bringing old and dusty computers back to life originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jolicloud 1.1 now available to download originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jolicloud Jolibook review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jolibook now on sale in the UK, first batch of orders ships Monday originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom N550AtomN550jolibookjolicloudlaptopN550netbooknow shippingNowShippingon saleOnSaleTariq KrimTariqKrimSun, 21 Nov 2010 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Jolibook to cost £279 in the UK, could be with us tomorrow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/jolibook-to-cost-279-in-the-uk-could-be-with-us-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/jolibook-to-cost-279-in-the-uk-could-be-with-us-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/jolibook-to-cost-279-in-the-uk-could-be-with-us-tomorrow/#commentsNetbooks might no longer be the sexy must-have accessory they once were, but maybe having Jolicloud's custom Linux-based OS on board will sway people to give this one a second look. Yes, the Jolibook that we so recently saw for the first time is about to make its retail debut, with the UK getting the first opportunity to spill some cash on it. Netbook News reports the precise levy will be £279 ($443), while the Wall Street Journal has word that the whole shebang could start as early as tomorrow. That price is, as promised, competitive, but it's not quite cheap enough to attract buyers all by itself -- Jolicloud will have to hope its OS is as good in long-term use as it's looked in brief glimpses so far, in which case this 10.1-incher shouldn't have much trouble justifying its cost.

Jolibook to cost £279 in the UK, could be with us tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, thar she blows -- the Jolicloud Jolibook. You've seen the teaser images and the official specs, but the 10.1-inch netbook is finally showing its keyboard deck and rear in a set of official press shots. Most of the information you need is in that gallery below, but just like we saw in the other images, its lid is skinned with a crowded cartoon scene while its back is home to a bulging battery (though, one shot shows it with a smaller cell). Under the cover it looks to have a fairly standard plastic panel complete with a chiclet keyboard that happens to look strikingly similar in styling to that on the recent Acer Aspire One systems. We're hoping that all plastic build translates to a seriously low starting price, but naturally, we're still waiting on that last nugget of information. We dare you to check out the shots in the gallery below and try saying "Jolicloud Jolibook" three times fast!

Gallery: Jolicloud Jolibook press shots

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Jolibook no longer camera shy, opens its lid on Flickr originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jolibook is the official netbook of Jolicloud, coming this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudjolibookjolicloudjolicloud 1.1Jolicloud1.1laptoplaptopsnetbooknetbooksThu, 11 Nov 2010 10:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Jolicloud prepping a netbook of its own]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/jolicloud-prepping-a-netbook-of-its-own/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/jolicloud-prepping-a-netbook-of-its-own/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/jolicloud-prepping-a-netbook-of-its-own/#comments What do you do if you're the maker of a popular netbook operating system? Create your own netbook, of course! Okay, it does seem like a rather odd step, but Jolicloud CEO Tariq Krim tweeted a few teaser images this morning and then confirmed with the exclusive shot above that the software company is in fact working with a hardware partner to create its own 10.1-inch netbook. The details are fairly slim at the moment, but Krim did share that the mini-laptop will boot Jolicloud 1.1 and be primarily aimed at those in the 12 to 25 age range. As for specs, your guess is as good as ours at this point, although he boasted that it will be able to rock 720p video. We can't tell much from the picture above, but it sure does have a funky lid, VGA port and a few USB sockets. Pricing and availability are being firmed up now, but it will apparently hit for under $500 and before those long-awaited Chrome OS netbooks. That's not really saying much at this point since we've been wondering about the whereabouts of those Chrome-books for almost a half a year now, but hit the gallery below for a few more mysterious shots and we'll promise to fill you in on the details when we hear more.

Gallery: Jolicloud netbook

Jolicloud prepping a netbook of its own originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomexclusivejolicloudjolicloud 1.1Jolicloud1.1laptoplaptopsnetbookNetBooksoperating systemOperatingSystemTariq KrimTariqKrimMon, 25 Oct 2010 14:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Jolicloud 1.0 now ready for your downloading delight on Windows or bootable USB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/jolicloud-1-0-now-ready-for-your-downloading-delight-on-windows/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/jolicloud-1-0-now-ready-for-your-downloading-delight-on-windows/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/jolicloud-1-0-now-ready-for-your-downloading-delight-on-windows/#comments Tariq Krim's app-based cloud OS has been a long time coming, but it's finally freely available for download -- just grab a 16MB installer and you too can join the Jolicloud. We've been impressed more than once by the responsive netbook operating system which can boot in seconds flat, and now that it's got touchscreen support and a streamlined Windows dual-boot installer all for the bargain price of free, it's definitely worth a try. Give it a spin at our more coverage link, and let us know if it improves your life in any meaningful fashion. If your keyboard is inexorably intertwined with Windows, however, don't fret; a little penguin tells us a tablet PC version is also on the way.

Gallery: Jolicloud 1.0 press screens


Jolicloud 1.0 now ready for your downloading delight on Windows or bootable USB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jolicloud 1.0 demonstrated on Acer Aspire One 533, coming to your netbook soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a little while since we've heard any major news about Jolicloud, but it looks like the upstart, Linux-based OS is about to get a pretty significant upgrade -- the company has just announced that version 1.0 of the operating system will boast built-in support for touchscreens. That includes a whole array of standalone touchscreens and netbook displays (full list at the link below) and, as you can see in the brief demo video after the break, it certainly seems to be responsive enough when using Jolicloud's new HTML5 interface on a Samsung NB250 netbook.

[Thanks, Nikesh]

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Jolicloud promises touch support in version 1.0, gives a demo now originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>html5Jolicloudjolicloud 1.0Jolicloud1.0linuxoperating systemOperatingSystemostouchtouch interfacetouch-basedTouchInterfacetouchscreenMon, 21 Jun 2010 11:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Jolicloud pre-beta now available to download, walkthrough now available for viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/11/jolicloud-pre-beta-now-available-to-download-walkthrough-now-av/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/11/jolicloud-pre-beta-now-available-to-download-walkthrough-now-av/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/11/jolicloud-pre-beta-now-available-to-download-walkthrough-now-av/#comments Let's face it: Chrome OS has been snagging all of the attention in the OS world here lately, but let us not forget about Jolicloud. The Linux-based system, which was designed to be installed onto existing netbooks without much of a fuss, has finally reached its public pre-beta stage. In other words, the 600MB .exe file is now out for you and yours to download and try, and according to our good pals over at Download Squad, it's well worth the effort. They seemed to have no issues whatsoever installing it as a second OS on their machine, and they went ahead and deemed it superior to Chrome OS' earliest build due to its ability to support "both native and web-based applications equally well." Their own tests found it to boot in just 15 seconds on an Eee PC netbook, but if you're still curious if dipping your toes is the best move, hop on past the break for a lengthy walkthrough video.

Continue reading Jolicloud pre-beta now available to download, walkthrough now available for viewing

Jolicloud pre-beta now available to download, walkthrough now available for viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've had our eyes on Jolicloud for a while, and with its eminent beta release the crazy kids at CNET have given it a pretty thorough overview. Tariq Krim has an interesting take on the cloud netbook experience, with an emphasis on quick and easy access to apps -- exemplified by the fact that both installed apps and data are tied to your account, so that no matter which machine you're logged on to, you'll have the same apps and all your data at your disposal. Trolling OK Cupid has never been easier! On the plus side, the reviewer found that installing from a USB key (even while keeping your current OS intact) was a breeze. Also singled out for praise were the large selection of apps and Windows emulation that allowed access to many of your Windows apps. On the other hand, there are downsides, including support for a limited number of netbooks and limited drivers. Interested in the full scoop? Hit that read link to see for yourself.

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Jolicloud beta gets a thorough going over, Microsoft still not worried originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tariq Krim's Jolicloud operating system just got a full video walkthrough -- and while it ain't Citizen Kane, it does prove itself to be a wholesome, rather light-hearted affair that your whole family will love. Installed on a Samsung NC10 netbook, the cloud OS manages to combine Linux and social networking into a flavorful melange. Among the "social" aspects this bad boy is integrated user updates, and the ability to look for other Jolicloud users who might be online at the same time you are. If you're addicted to the Facebook and the Twitter, or if you like the idea of having your friends and enemies alerted whenever you log onto your ultraportable, peep the video below. The private alpha should begin making the rounds this June.

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Jolicloud OS alpha release struts its stuff... on video! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Keep fresh with our most recent Jolicloud coverage right here.

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Jolicloud: the OS your netbook has been screaming for originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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