Desktop-as-a-Service
Shells.com
Having surrendered most of his existence to the cloud, Mayank Sharma tests a service that might just let him chuck his computer out as well.
IN BRIEF
A new Desktopas-a-Service (DaaS) that enables you to run distros from within your web browser without going through the rigours of installation. Think of it as accessing remote virtual machines directly in your browser. The only requirement for using the service is an internet connection, which means you can run it on any hardware that’s capable of running any of the modern HTML5- equipped web browsers.
S
hells.com is a relatively new player in the Desktopas-a-Service (DaaS) arena and delivers pre-installed virtual desktops over the internet and into your web browser with the help of the SPICE protocol. All you need to do is select from one of the listed distros, and you’re good to go.