Magazzino

Theoretically, all you need is a computer, laptop or netbook with an internet connection and web browser. Simply logon and you’re sitting at your virtual desk. No more operating systems, updates or backups.

The Web OS system I’m using is called G.Ho.St at www.g.ho.st.com. It’s free and is working very well. Other Web OS I’ve heard about but have not used are www.glideos.com and www.icloud.com.

What worked great for us was the Folder Sync Service. We told the Web OS to sync a virtual folder with the client’s case folder on our office computer. The end result was that any work or changes I made during trial or late at night from home would be instantly updated on the office system, and visa versa. Motions, jury instructions and verdict forms were all easily modified and updated using this service.

Another cool aspect of the Web OS is that it’s performance doesn’t depend much on the speed of your computer. Aging laptops and older desktop work stations should work just fine. The quality and speed of your internet connection will affect performance but since most of us are already using DSL, cable or 3G wireless, this is not really a factor.