Nivio

Twelve young creative programmers - part of a Delhi-based start up - have created the Nivio, the "world's first Windows based online desktop" which helps users create a full-fledged virtual customised desktop on the web.Registered users of the trial of the beta version get the full Windows XP interface, five gigabytes of storage and standard features like file back-up, virus and spam protection.The free bundle of software tools includes the 'Open Office' suite, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Acrobat 8 reader, iTunes and Winamp players, Yahoo Messenger, and for 'Open' software lovers: the choice of a Mozilla Firefox browser and the Foxit Reader. At the end of the free-to-use period in December 2007, Nivio will be offered on a monthly subscription of Rs 399 — with a 50 per cent discount.