If you are an alpha tester of JOLICLOUD just wait to upgrade to Beta

As Tariq Krim has just preesented at LeWeb conference in Paris the new Beta of Jolicloud, let's remind to all of us , alpha testers that the pre-beta version will be available from update in our JOLICLOUD by the end of thsi week. (VIDEO here)

Here is a good post by Robin Wauters from Paris (an early adopter of Jolicloud, like me ;-) and also a journo at techCrunch) on the upcoming beta version of Jolicloud

Jolicloud Not Final Pre-Beta Release Hands On is out !

Update: NETBOOKED a very well informad blog about ... netbooks, created by Peter Cartwright, has just released the First Hand Out review of the to come Jolicloud pre-Beta BUT NOT FINAL release

UPDATE: the version used by Peter is a test version, improving on alpha 2C that we have all, but it is not the new FINAL VERSION of the coming beta!

source: a Tweet from @jolicloud:

@JacopoGio Be aware the Pre-Beta Netbooked got is NOT the final version ;)

jolicloud 5th Dec, 0:23

Many of the points I was asking for an improvement seem to have been corrected (as always with a Tariq Krim project):
- resizing,
- double icon in the task bar ...

Well, we all need to just way another few days to be able to test it on our own ;-)

Tariq Krim explaining his Jolicloud OS for netbooks

There is a brand new video interview of Tariq Krim explaining and presenting Jolicloud, the easysimple Os for netbooks.

The new UI will be offered in January 2010, and users will be able to control all their UI.

1000 new invitations per day from Jolicloud, NOW

UPDATED!

Tariq Krim, CEO and founder of Jolicoud has just announced on Twitter that they ARE sending out 1000 new invitations per day to test Jolicloud, the easysimple OS for netbooks:

"We are now launching 1000 invitation per day. Invitation are sent by registration order."

First VC round for Jolicloud: $4,2 M

So, while I am on holydays, Tariq Krim and Jolicloud has just secured their first round of venture capital found.
The Investors are : Niklas Zennström, founder of Skype and Kazaa and an early tester of Jolicloud ;-) and Gilles Samoun

The Jolicloud Blog has announced that:
Jolicloud (www.jolicloud.com), the Internet operating system for netbooks, announced today the completion of a $4.2M Series A funding round led by Atomico Ventures, in conjunction with Mangrove Capital Partners. The financing will enable the startup to accelerate the development of the product (currently in private alpha), launch its developer program, and expand its global network of partners.

About Atomico Ventures
www.atomicoventures.com

Atomico Ventures is focused on supporting European early stage consumer facing technology companies. Founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis, co-founders of multiple successful internet companies, including Skype, Joost, Joltid and Kazaa, Atomico invests in passionate entrepreneurs with disruptive business ideas who want to build tomorrow’s global winners. Atomico has over 20 companies in its portfolio, including Seesmic, Fon, Jawbone, Netlog and Woo Me.

About Mangrove Capital Partners
www.mangrove-vc.com

Mangrove Capital Partners is committed to turn entrepreneurial visions into realities as a means to drive capital appreciation for investors. Our hands-on philosophy in all areas of business and technological development is the cornerstone of our investment strategy and positions us as a true partner for growth. Mangrove Capital Partners has invested in, among others, the following companies: Skype, Zink, Seatwave, Nimbuzz, Brands4Friends and WooMe.

Jolicloud's Business Model ? Freemium

Tariq Krim, JoliCloud CEO and co-founder, has just announced in a conference in Madrid (Spain) and in an Interview with French News Magazine "L' Expension" that :

"the Business Model for JoliCloud will be: Freemium "

As reported by Wikipedia, the Freemium business model was articulated by venture capitalist Fred Wilson (investor in Twitter) on 23 March 2006 on is AVC.COM Blog :

"Give your service away for free, possibly ad supported but maybe not, acquire a lot of customers very efficiently through word of mouth, referral networks, organic search marketing, etc., then offer premium priced value added services or an enhanced version of your service to your customer base."

That means a Free Service for the majority of users and a Premium version for "more damanding customers".


Image by : http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublep/

Updated list of Netbooks supported by Jolicoud

Here is the Updated list of the NetBooks that have been tested with Jolicloud (from the Compatibility page of the Jolicloud website)

Acer

Aspire One, Aspire 150

Asus

Eee PC 700, 701SD, 900, 901, 904HD, 1000, 1000H, 1000HD, S101 / Eee Box B202 / Eee Top 1602

Compaq

Mini 700EF

Dell

Mini 9, Mini 10v

HP

Mini 1000

Intel

Classmate and derivated

Lenovo

S-10

MSI

Wind 100, Wind 120

Samsung

NC-10, N-310

I have myself a DELL mini 9 and it is working very well with Jolicloud ;-)

Tariq Krim, founder and CEO of Jolicloud, has just announced that Netbooks with an Intel Graphic GMA500 cards can now expect to be Jolclouded !

If your Netbook, is not in the list, try to send an email to Jolicloud or twit to @jolisupport and ask.

JoliCloud, the EasySimple OS for netbooks is out !

So, after a few monthes of, I presume, hard work, Tariq Krim and his gang have opened the alpha release of their new Jolicloud Operating Sistem (OS) dedicated to the netbooks.

So, if your netbook is tired of his "old 2001" Windows XP or if you are afraid to install alone an Ubuntu (a version of Linux OS) you will be pleased to use: JoliCloud.

Why JoliCloud ? Joli , means nice in French, and cloud is not a meteorological term but means the new trend in the Web/computer industry by which all you need in your computer can/will be found on the Web.
If you have a decent internet connection, you can already now write a letter or an email, chat, buy, watch a video or listen to a song, ... without the necessity of an installed program/software on your PC.

But, stop !! Do not rush for it ! Jolicloud, is just open to developers and testers and ... yes, myself, an average user.


Like always, in this situation, there are a few bugs, a few situations to sort out before all can enjoy this new service. So, be patient: we are doind the hard work ... ;-)

But, I am really surprised: this Jolicloud Alpha version (code name Robby) looks like a Beta to me (remember that five years after its release, Gmail was still a beta application).

So great work was done.

As, also the Jolicloud servers have to be upgraded to welcome the 14.000 and more aspiring first users, I will take this time to present my own view of JoliCloud.

Ah, I was forgetting to tell you that:

Jolicloud :

• is free of charge , with no ads or similar,
• needs one of the selected netboks,
  
• needs Internet connection (Wifi, 3G, Adsl...)
• weights just 660 Megabytes and you can install it on a USB key
  
• lets keep your actual OS AND have also Jolicloud installed (dual-boot)
  
• does not need an Anti-Virus

Well, that's all for today, I am going back to play with it ;-)

Do you have questions ? ideas ? suggestions ? Comments are here for that !

Enjoy ! ;-)