Stoneware webOS

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Stoneware webOS
Stoneware webOS screenshot
Developed by	Stoneware, Inc.
Latest release	5.2
Genre	Web operating system
License	[Commercial]
Website	Stoneware webOS

Stoneware webOS is a browser and O/S independent, commercial, directory service based, webOS.

The Stoneware webOS desktop interface is written in Ajax and provides a typical desktop look and feel that runs inside a web browser without custom plugins. Based on Web 2.0 technology, the virutal web desktop is accessible with most current web browsers and an Internet connection^[1].

[edit] Feature Highlights

SaaS integration with Google Apps ^[2] and Salesforce.com
iTunes U integration^[3]
SSL VPN
Single Sign-on
Application independent security based on directory rights
Integrated Report Services function allows browser-based WYSIWYG report creation for JDBC/ODBC data sources
Enterprise level directory support Active Directory, eDirectory, OpenLDAP, and Stoneware LocalTree (XML)
Supports most server Operating Systems with a current Sun JVM (Windows Server, Linux, Mac OS X, Sun Solaris)
Directory integrated access control to all services
Universal Connection Broker
Group teamPages, Report Services, Document Publishing, Shared Calendars, Discussion Forums, Teacher webPages, Secure Personal Desktop Access
Cross-platform File System Access
Windows Terminal Server Integration
Citrix Integration
Web Application Integration
Supports two-factor authentication for all services
Supports all major browsers including Microsoft IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera, Safari, and Konqueror
Supports dynamic webOS based on directory roles and rights
Supports desktop icons, system tray, windowing, desktop customization - within web browser
SSL encryption for webOS applications