en-gbA fully window based operating system written in JavaScript using Ajax. Implementations of Word Processor, Paint Program, Spreadsheets and Games.http://www.skylightproject.com/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:54:42 GMT086fd650-c878-4d26-81ec-3fc2987d1a31 1.1 Creating A Button The code below creates a button control in the main browser window absolute position in the top left of the screen. Whilst it doesn't do anything in particular it does show the ease of creating controls. // Create a button var buttonTest = System.CreateObject( "System.Controls.Button" ); buttonTest.Initialize(); buttonTest.SetText( "My Button" ); 1.2 Creating A Window The code below creates a fully featured window that can be resized and dragged around the screen. Whilst again this doesn't do anything useful it shows how a full line of code can deliver a lot of functionality // Create a window var windowTest = System.CreateObject( "System.Controls.Window" ); windowTest.Initialize(); windowTest.SetText( "My Window Title" ); /CONTENT-404-SAMPLE-CODEFri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:27 GMT2a43e570-f867-4573-a092-8a2a407bc5b8/CONTENT-523-LEFT-BANNERFri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:27 GMT44a1ce7c-f45a-494c-804c-102b7827705f/CONTENT-524-BOTTOM-BANNERFri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:27 GMT84e93a70-5018-435e-b56c-d4a995c65432/CONTENT-525-RIGHT-BANNERSun, 14 Mar 2010 01:18:36 GMT0f793c78-c06c-4917-91aa-6bb3658bd827 The SkyLight Project has created a fully functional window based operating system (OS) written in JavaScript. The code is compatible with the latest versions of all of the major browsers. Supporting a remote server based file system and using the latest Ajax techniques the SkyLight Project is a demonstration of the future. With a complete suite of standard controls ranging from text boxes and html editors all the way to color pickers and file save dialogs. A BETA version has now been released including a fully functional word processor, spread sheet, paint program, file browser and application development studio. This BETA is now open to all members of the general public via the open BETA sign up and logon . Over the next few weeks this site will be updated with screenshots and videos demonstrating the power and performance of the system. We aim to show not only that this is possible but that it represents a step forward in the way we use our applications. The client side code is written entirely in JavaScript with no use of flash or any other browser plugins. Each Ajaxlet and all controls are individual JavaScript files loaded on demand. The server side code, handling the remote file system and other functionality, is currently written in C#. The SkyLight Project uses our own Ajax and JavaScript control library named Cheiron which has been in development for the last four years. Tested and tried in several major projects the Cheiron libraries have been brought together and further enhanced to provide this highly responsive JavaScript operating platform. /CONTENT-392-JAVASCRIPT-OSSun, 14 Mar 2010 01:20:18 GMT70c92206-0938-4607-ab1b-7e64f7120248 The SkyLight platform is built on the following technologies brought together to provide the full range of features needed within a browser based operating system. Using the strengths of each individual technology in their optimum places. JavaScript Ajax/Cheiron JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) Xml JavaScript Inheritance JavaScript Extensions ASP.NET (C#) ASP.NET Themes/CSS You can even create your own SkyLight applications right from you SkyLight desktop using the SkyLight Development Studio. Everything is written in JavaScript so no specialist language knowledge is required. You can use the designer to layout your forms and quickly edit the code behind them. You can even test your applications in the Development Studio. Watch the video below to see just how easy application development within SkyLight can be! /CONTENT-396-TECHNOLOGYSun, 14 Mar 2010 01:20:45 GMT14abad94-38da-43ef-a8ad-234ca9356760 Launcher File Uploader Development Studio Spreadsheet Development Studio Spreadsheet /CONTENT-393-GALLERYWed, 16 Jun 2010 12:56:34 GMTeabff503-30bb-4c96-8e30-bdf5381f3eeb The BETA version of SkyLight was released on the 31st of October 2009 and is currently open to new users. The sign up process is now open and new accounts can be created using the Create Account option at beta.skylightproject.com . If you have already signed up for the beta but not received your invite please contact us at beta@skylightproject.com . Also please make sure that beta@skylightproject.com is added to your allowed senders list. BETA Version Features (Released October 31st 2009) The currently open beta features the following application functionality for the initial test phase. This covers basic file manipulation and simple day to day use of the applications. - Word Processor - Spreadsheet - Photo Editor - Application Development Studio - File Browser (Upload/Download/Explore) - Application Launcher - Desktop Settings - Control Library UPDATED: BETA 2 Road Map Features (Re-Planned Release July 30th 2010) The second phase of the beta is planned to add significant functionality to the existing applications and a whole suite of new applications and featrures. UPDATE: We've delayed the BETA 2 release, though some may have noticed some new features have been added in preparation. This is because we now plan to release the Javascript libraries to the development community under a FREE for non-commercial use license to coincide with the new features. This will including the full source code to the SkyLight sample OS and all of the provided applications! - Improvments to Word Procesor (General) - Improvements to Spreadsheet (Including Graphs) - Improvements to Photo Editor (General) - Drives added to Remote File System (Sharing Facilities) - Improvements to Development Studio (Control Development, Extensions and Inbuilt Events Support) - Desktop Improvements - POP3/SMTP Mail Client - Messenger Services - Application Store - Additional Themes - Cloud Database (Application Development Support) - /CONTENT-394-BETA-VERSIONSun, 14 Mar 2010 01:23:02 GMTf1c5ec96-5805-4671-be38-daceeb791f68 If you are interested in joining the open beta you can now do this via the Create Account option on the BETA create account screen . All we need is your name and an email address and you can access the system straight away. Your password and logon details will also be confirmed via email. Please enter your details in the form below and click send to contact us. If you have already signed up for the beta but not received your invite please contact us at beta@skylightproject.com . NOTE: Please make sure that beta@skylightproject.com is added to your allowed senders list! Full Name Email Address Company Message Send /CONTENT-395-CONTACT-USSun, 14 Mar 2010 00:54:42 GMT024b0887-19b2-4cb2-a609-62d4441fb2d3 The SkyLight project was created to highlight the potential of our Ajax control library to create web based enterprise systems. Our company, Exbos Limited , specializes in the conversion of windowed desktop applications into software as a service (SaaS) and cloud based online solutions. This web based operating system with its application suite provides a perfect demonstration of the range and performance of such conversions. Often desktop applications, specifically Windows applications, are deemed to have user interfaces too complex, or demanding on performance, to operate via a web interface. These concerns lead to applications being developed as "fat clients" which takes away the easy to deploy, easy to maintain, benefits of the "thin client" or browser based application. Our Ajax libraries bridge this cap providing the same rich functionality through the browser with no additional plugins or downloads required. The platform even demonstrates the development of highly functional responsive browser based software, not from a separate stand alone desktop application, but directly from a development studio written using the same Ajax libraries. The power and flexibility of this level of functionality is provided though an object orientated control and utility library meaning conversions can be performed rapidly with maximum efficiency. To see for yourself you can sign up for our beta program , watch the application development demonstration video below or browse the screenshots in our gallery . Alternatively you can contact us directly with specific details of the needs of your business and we'll demonstrate just how our libraries can help you. /CONTENT-405-WHY?