Dekoh Desktop is a cross-OS desktop platform that brings several key J2EE, database and web services modules together, in a compact footprint package ready for end consumer use. Dekoh as a platform enables building a new breed of applications that combine advantages of the web and the PC.

Dekoh applications bring rich interface, interaction and functionality using personal media and local devices on the PC. These applications can work even when offline and provide a web 2.0 style sharing and community networking features.

Why Build on Dekoh?

Dekoh is built on open standards and web technologies that have been in widespread use for a long time. Designers and developers can leverage web development skills. All familiar tools, libraries, frameworks can be easily adopted for development on Dekoh since it is built around the familiar programming model.

Combining the best of desktop and web, you can build applications that bring rich interface, functionality and access - the three dimensions to a richer user experience. Since Dekoh runs on the desktop, applications can use local files and devices such as webcam, speaker, portable storage etc. They can also access web resources through API and web services, which is now common among popular web sites.

Dekoh applications will run on the local web server (part of Dekoh Desktop) and serve User Interface on your favorite browser. They can be designed to work while online or offline, although certain features may warrant going online.

Dekoh Desktop along with its online service called Dekoh Network, works as a Sharing platform. Dekoh applications provide Web 2.0 style sharing and community networking features. Dekoh provides fine grained control on sharing, ability to share with Dekoh as well as non-Dekoh users, secure channel for sharing and privacy control.

Class of Applications to build

A variety of applications can be built on Dekoh and here are some areas to focus on

• Private Media sharing
• Desktop Mashups
• Personal content management
• Personal networks & communities
• Desktop productivity

Dekoh also comes in different edition (Dekoh Enterprise) suited for software vendors (ISV) and enterprises. Dekoh Enterprise can serve as a platform for running offline version of web applications as well as remotely managed PCs/Kiosks. Key additional features of Dekoh Enterprise include, Data synchronization and centralized management.

Dekoh makes it easy for users

Dekoh Desktop software and Dekoh Network service is free for users. Dekoh Desktop is a small footprint package that downloads in minutes, after automatically detecting the presence of Java on the desktop. Users have zero administration and upgrading hassles, as Dekoh takes care of them behind the scenes.

Dekoh Desktop is available as an open source product.