[DTE]

If you are interested in VDI without the complexity that comes with AWS check us out at https://www.paperspace.com (YCW15)

a few key differences:

- we can stream directly to a web browser without any plugins

- you can fire up a new machine in just a few minutes

- all of our machines have GPUs that make the experience feel great (we work with architects, engineers, and others that need a fluid desktop experience)

- we are cheaper (starting at $15/month) and our pricing is predictable

[disclaimer: I'm one of the founders]

[metasean]

I'm interested in the concept of a VDI - and both https://paperspace.io/ and http://guacamole.incubator.apache.org/ look interesting.

However... I frequently work with very, very, very limited and intermittent bandwidth (i.e. off of my mobile phone via railline), so unless Paperless can work offline, your statement/bullet, "Untethered Agility" seem particularly deceptive!

[DTE]

Guacamole is a great project for using VNC/RDP protocols. We have developed our own protocol at Paperspace which we are constantly optimizing for sub-optimal conditions which can include low bandwidth and low-quality (i.e. lots of dropped packets). That said, we are primarily building for a world where access to high quality, fast internet is a reality.

As far as "untethered agility" goes, it was intended to speak to being free to access your computer from any device! Sorry for the confusion :)

[metasean]

It's awesome that you, "are constantly optimizing for sub-optimal conditions which can include low bandwidth and low-quality". Out of curiosity, is there a way to specify a maximum bandwidth? (e.g. my phone plan has a monthly cap, that can easily be exceeded and result in a nasty bill; can I specify that Paperspace not exceed a certain data transfer rate when I'm on that network?)

The irony of the "phone on a train limit" is that I have a phenomenal fiber line into my house. So I know how awesome, "high quality, fast internet" can be!

I was not confused about intent behind "untethered agility". My point was, I can use my laptop completely and genuinely untethered where ever I want for as long as my battery lasts. In other words, by default the only necessary tether is for power; and even then, I can go for almost an entire workday before I need that tether. Paperweight, as well as the other VDI options, actually require a near constant network tether for operation.

edit: typo fix

[deftnerd]

Looks great! I've been managing my own remote VMs for secure development environments for freelance coders. It would be nice to lower the time I spend on administration.

Having access to a GPU is a great bonus too. Some of the coding we do involves deep learning and being able to provide GPU access to the developers rather than making them switch to a staging server to test things would be a big improvement.

I look forward to when you have capacity for new users!

[Inthenameofmine]

I gotta say I am intrigued. I own a devshop and we're expanding globally with remote developers. Finding a good solution to standardize workflow has been a pain so far.

What would you say differs you from Amazon Workspaces? I see your graphics include W10 screens but the pricing says W7 only. Are you planning to offer Linux machines too? How do you deal with global latency (Amazon has data centers all over the place after all)?

[udkl]

Hey DTE, can you grant me access ? I would sign up immediately.... my oldish laptop is starting to betray me ... I'll be needing the $25 one

youkhilawala@gmail

[nikon]

No EU location? Would be keen if you could support that.

[dman]

Just tried to sign up but sign ups dont appear to be available.

[Hortinstein]

same...would love to sign up to play around with this

[mister_kleen]

@hortinstein if you sign up for the waitlist, I'll send you an invite asap. Paul Kleen at Paperspace here