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What is iSpaces?
iSpaces is your free cloud computer!
Offering an Internet-based cloud operating system, iSpaces provides many unique features including a seamless cloud storage solution, a Web browser, a crystal clear VoIP phone and multiple virtual desktops. See a full list of our features and applications.iSpaces strives to be the fastest, most secure, easy to use, robust, accessible cloud OS available. By delivering a free platform via the Web that can replace the functions on a local computer, you can access all things digital from any computer, anywhere, anytime. iSpaces makes every computer your computer.

What are iSpaces revolutionary features?
FileSpace - Easily drag files between local drives, FileSpace, Dropbox, and Box for a seamless cloud storage solution.

NonStopWeb – Login and out of iSpaces from multiple computers and all your open tabs and windows will be just the way you left them. Our browser, CloudBrowser, makes everything accessible across machines and time.

SpacePhone – Call or IM anyone or everyone with iSpaces’ free online calling application. SpacePhone provides crystal clear audio no matter how many callers are on the line.

ContactSpace – Import your contacts from Google and Facebook and receive automatic updates when contacts change their information. ContactSpace is fully integrated with SpacePhone to make it super simple to use!

Easily Accessible – iSpaces is available on Windows, Mac and Linux and in all major browsers such as Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox and Opera.

Spaces – With multiple virtual desktops available within iSpaces, called Spaces, simply drag and drop files or CloudBrowser windows between each space to stay organized and manage projects.

Security – Stored in secure servers with regular backup and replication you will never again have to worry about losing your data from a lost or stolen computer or failed hard drive. The cloud is always there!


What is a cloud computer?
You are probably already using cloud computing and don’t even know it. If you are able to access your e-mail from any computer, for example by logging into your Gmail or Hotmail accounts, then your e-mail is being stored in the cloud.The cloud is an extension of the Internet, a network of computers that know how to communicate with each other and store and retrieve online data. It enables computers that were once incompatible and isolated to be linked through a giant network, or “cloud.”

Thanks to the thousands of miles of fiber-optic cable laid during the late 1990s, the speed of computer networks has finally caught up to the speed of the computer processor. Everyone from individuals to multinational corporations can now simply tap into the “cloud” to get all the things they used to have to supply and maintain themselves, saving time and money.


What is the difference between iSpaces and iCloud?
The biggest difference between Apple’s iCloud service and iSpaces is that iCloud is part of Apple’s overall services, providing a content backup/sync service in the cloud specifically designed to be used with Apple products. iSpaces is a cloud-based operating system, similar to that of Mac OS, Windows or Linux but built in the cloud and for the cloud, accessible through your browser. Providing much more than just a backup service, iSpaces has developed core apps for the OS, such as a browser, file manager, office document creator/editor, internet (VoIP) phone and contact manager that are available from any device, whether it runs on Mac, Windows or Linux.The iSpaces platform will be opened up to the developer community in the future for any worthy developer to build apps for the iSpaces App Store that will function on all devices on any platform, whether it be Mac OS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Windows Mobile or Android, a developer’s dream come true. iSpaces will offer additional storage and premium services at a much more competitive rate than Apple’s iCloud.

What is required to use iSpaces on my computer?
An internet connection and a browser. However, Java must also be enabled on your computer and in your browser to take advantage of all the amazing features in iSpaces. Please ensure you’ve checked your computer’s Java Preferences in the Control Panel/System Preferences as well as in your browser’s Add-ons, Plugins or Extensions. For security reasons it is always recommended that you keep your Java up to date, as well as the latest software updates for your computer’s operating system. To confirm that Java is working in your browser, go to http://javatester.org/. Currently, we recommend using the Firefox browser on Windows and Mac.

Note: Even though your Java may appear to be enabled both in your browser and on your computer, your browser may be deactivating it. If you cannot use the apps in iSpaces to their full ability, please check for an icon in your browser’s navigation bar right as you login to iSpaces (see screenshot) to reactivate Java.

Java PLugin Disabled in Firefox


I have a Mac, can I use iSpaces Cloud Computer?
Yes! You just need to enable Java on your computer and in your browser. To enable Java on your computer go to Applications -> Utilities -> Java Preferences and select to run applets in their own process. To enable JavaScript in your browser visit your browser Settings/Preferences and make sure that all sites are allowed to run JavaScript or cloud.ispaces.com is added as an exception.

Does iSpaces have office tools?
Yes, iSpaces proudly offers OfficeSpace! OfficeSpace integrates Zoho’s online office suite for document creation. Zoho’s office suite can handle all document formats including Microsoft’s formats, the new Open Document Format and OpenXML. Any file type can be stored in FileSpace.

Must I choose between my existing operating system and iSpaces; or can I switch back and forth depending on my preference?
You can absolutely switch back and forth between iSpaces cloud operating system and your locally running operating system. iSpaces can stay open in your browser window and you can minimize it or maximize it any time you want. This is a seamless and easy way to make the transition to iSpaces.

Can I access my document files in iSpaces?
iSpaces is committed to being your cloud computer, which includes giving you a way of working on your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other projects. You can access documents from your local drives, Dropbox, Box or iSpaces through FileSpace or use CloudBrowser to access any other online data storage sites, such as Google Docs or Zoho. Zoho Office Suite is integrated into OfficeSpace, which allows you to create and edit documents and save them directly in iSpaces.

Can I access my photos, videos, and music on iSpaces?
iSpaces is your cloud computer with non-stop access to your web apps, so it is absolutely the best way to experience ALL of your online media. You can use our CloudBrowser to access all of your favorite media sites, including photos (e.g., Picasa, Flickr, Snapfish, Shutterfly, etc.), videos (e.g., YouTube, Hulu, Metacafe, Dailymotion, etc.), and music (e.g., Pandora, Spotify, Slacker, Jango, Live365, Last.fm, etc.). Even better, you can use our Spaces to better organize your online data and media while you’re enjoying it.

How much does iSpaces cost?
It’s a free virtual desktop! Everyone in the world can use iSpaces!

How much cloud storage space do I have on iSpaces?
iSpaces offers a soft limit of 1 GB of storage for free.

Will iSpaces run on any computer?
Yes! iSpaces runs on PC, Mac and Linux.

What is a Cloudie?
Cloudies love web apps like Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, YouTube, Flickr–the list is endless! Cloudies use web-based e-mail, office tools and cloud storage. They shop & bank online and can access all their files and apps from any computer, anywhere. But, a real Cloudie demands persistent browser windows and tabs on any computer no matter where they are without the need to re-launch web apps…ever.