Cross Platform Virtual Desktop Available to U.S. Online Users -- For Free.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 1998-- MagicalDesk.com Offers Integrated Web-Based File Management System, Email, Calendar, Address Book, and Synchronization Feature High tech start-up Magically, Inc., announced today that beginning Monday, Dec. 21, they will begin offering a fully-integrated, cross-platform virtual desktop. The web-based service, called MagicalDesk.com (www.magicaldesk.com), is now available online to users for free. Leveraging the power of the Internet, MagicalDesk.com allows users to work virtually anywhere. MagicalDesk includes a file management system, synchronization feature, email, calendar, address book, to do list and Internet bookmarks. "We expect MagicalDesk.com to be a paradigm shift A dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented. For example, accessing applications and data from the Web instead of from local servers is a paradigm shift. See paradigm. for how the Internet is used," said Erwin Huang, chief executive officer for Magically, Inc. "No longer is the web just a search engine or email box. With MagicalDesk.com, users can create and customize their own personal work space on the web." MagicalDesk.com provides web-based access to integrated personal productivity applications that can be tailored for personal use. The technology goes beyond web-based email Web-based email or webmail is a term referring to an e-mail service intended to be primarily accessed via a web browser, as opposed to through an application such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express, Mozilla's Thunderbird or Apple's Mail. to offer a web-based file access system that is both private and secure. Integrated support for common document file formats empowers the user to work from any PC, Mac, Unix, Web-TV or kiosk, and still access all of his files, email, and Internet bookmarks -- even when the user doesn't have the right application (such as MS Word, PowerPoint or Lotus 1-2-3) on the machine that he is using. An Integrated Suite Essential for communication and collaboration, the MagicalDesk.com web-based email is the centerpiece of the integrated suite. The email system supports the standard SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. and POP3 Internet protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. , allowing it to be used as a front end to multiple email accounts. Emails can easily be converted into MagicalDesk to-do items or calendar events. Users can easily transfer files from their "hard" desktop to their MagicalFiles or vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. . Additionally, the email system is designed to support multi-lingual email communications. The MagicalFiles document management system allows users to copy, move, backup or share documents created with desktop applications. File synchronization File synchronization (or 'synching') in computing is the process of making sure that two or more locations contain the same up-to-date files. If you add, change, or delete a file from one location, the synchronization process will add, change, or delete the same file at the other features ensure users will have the most recent files either at home, at work or at a remote office. Users can activate the MagicalViewer HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. converter with a click of their mouse to view any of the 250 supported file formats. Customization The MagicalDesk.com layout and features are easily customizable. Users can personalize their desktop with their favorite Internet search engines like Yahoo and Excite, personal book finder from Amazon.com, or work calendar. Users can also write their own HTML codes to create new tools for their environment. The Basic Service The free MagicalDesk.com service includes a personal file system; synchronization feature to ensure that files and Internet bookmarks are consistent on whatever machine that is used; calendar system that can be kept private or shared with others; address book; to-do list; Internet bookmarks, five megabytes of storage space and one POP email account. Premium Services MagicalDesk.com offers several premium services, including: -0-
-- Additional storage space (20MB for $5 per month; 50MB for $10 per
month)
-- A Magical Viewer which translates more than 250 file formats into
HTML code so that users can view documents, even when they don't
have the right application on the computer that they are using
($5 per month/3-month free trial period)
-- 5 additional POP accounts ($10 per month)
-0- Security Features MagicalDesk.com gives users complete control over their business information by providing password protection. Tough controls like the industry standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. protection allow users to extend their work into the Internet securely; SSL is one of the most advanced Internet encryption systems available, and is used by most major online shops. Optional virus control and regular backup services are also available. MagicalDesk.com also offers a special feature to clear the cache on whatever machine a user is working on each time the user logs off of his account. This eliminates any concern that someone will access a document or email once a user has finished using a particular computer. Recommended System MagicalDesk.com works best with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 95, 98, or NT; Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh OS; or a Unix environment. Recommended browsers include Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. 4.01 or Netscape Communicator An earlier suite of Web browsing and groupware tools from Netscape that were packaged as a bundle starting with Navigator 4.0. Communicator refers to any Netscape Navigator product with a version number less than 6.0. 4.04 or above. About Magically, Inc. Based in Woodside, Calif., Magically, Inc., is privately owned and operated. The company produces web-based technology for mobile professionals to enable them to work virtually anywhere. MagicalDesk.com, Magically's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , is a virtual desktop offering universal access to file documents, email, calendar, Internet bookmarks, address book and a personal to-do list. The system offers integrated support for common file document formats that are secure, simple to customize, and easy to access. More information about Magically and MagicalDesk.com is available at www.magicaldesk.com. |
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