Macincloud Offers Timeshares in the Cloud

The service lets developers rent remote access to a Mac environment.
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Macincloud has an interesting proposition for developers: timeshare. But before you run the opposite direction, laughing hysterically. Think about it. No, really.

Aimed at developers, Macincloud service lets users rent remote access to a Mac environment. Developers can access the space via their Windows PC or iOS devices and access pre-installed developer tools. While the idea might seem a little, well, odd, given the reputation of timeshares, it’s still an interesting concept.

But as always, there’s a catch: you can’t access the Mac all of the time. Like a real-world timeshare, you can access it only at times allotted to you. Macincloud offers a free trial before you buy.

Read more at Gizmodo.

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  • guest

    you also cannot install applications without going through the admins. because you are logging in to an actual mac the install cannot affect other uses. i don’t think this is a solution for developers.

  • Samuyiii

    They seems already have everything a developer would need  installed: Xcode, CronaSDK, GameSalad, Monotouch, even Eclipse. I am satisfied. And asking for a software install is probably not going to take much effort anyway.

  • John Okada

    I’m not so sure about this idea. What type of business would want such a limited service? However, it does speak to the cloud service industry as a quickly growing and innovative market. There are more and more service providers everyday. It’s becoming more difficult to choose the right one for you. However, I have found a good website that helps people when searching for a good cloud storage service. The site, located at http://www.Top10CloudStorage.com, has detailed and unbiased reviews regarding the different cloud service companies available. I have found it quite helpful.