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Amazon WorkSpaces VS Cairo Shell

Compare Amazon WorkSpaces VS Cairo Shell and see what are their differences

Amazon WorkSpaces logo Amazon WorkSpaces

Amazon WorkSpaces is a managed desktop computing service in the cloud.

Cairo Shell logo Cairo Shell

Cairo is a desktop environment for Windows.
  • Amazon WorkSpaces Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-03-24
  • Cairo Shell Landing page
    Landing page //
    2021-09-19

Amazon WorkSpaces videos

Introduction to Amazon WorkSpaces Virtual Desktop Running on the Samsung Galaxy S8 with DeX Station

More videos:

  • Review - How I use Amazon workspaces for day trading
  • Review - Dive into Amazon WorkSpaces with Jeff Barr

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Category Popularity

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Cloud Computing
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Image Optimisation
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Office & Productivity
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Note Taking
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Reviews

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Amazon WorkSpaces Reviews

Top 5 Alternatives to Citrix: Workspace Management Software for Secure Access to Applications and Desktops
Last but not least, Amazon WorkSpaces offers a virtual desktop feature for all. One of its notable features is that it is easy to set up, with customers having a full suite of customization options for their apps from the company's marketplace. All of that works under the e-commerce company's cloud-based server, Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, Amazon WorkSpaces seems to be a lot more popular than Cairo Shell. While we know about 21 links to Amazon WorkSpaces, we've tracked only 2 mentions of Cairo Shell. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

Amazon WorkSpaces mentions (21)

  • Find Unknown Table
    You need to provide more info. Is it this? Which tier? https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/. Source: 10 months ago
  • Accessing a powerful windows desktop
    Looking for a powerful windows desktop that will compile faster than my laptop, ideally a virtual desktop like Fully Managed VDI – Amazon WorkSpaces Family – Amazon Web Services. The machine needs to run windows and be able to install Quartus Intel® Quartus® Prime Lite Edition Design Software Version 20.1.1 for Windows. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Delivery delays with laptops for new hires. What are my options?
    I was thinking this.. a VDI should tide them over, or an AWS workspace perhaps? https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Best Solutions to Reducing E-Waste
    Virtualization has continued to improve with technology and the speed of the internet.  You can enhance your device by merely leveraging the high-performance computers in the cloud without having to worry about how good your computer is.  Upgrades are as simple as a click of a button.  Try services like Shells or Amazon Workspaces. Source: over 1 year ago
  • How can I run Firefox from AWS?
    Yes, that should be possible. https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/ might be easier. But either is going to be expensive to run with a usable amount of RAM. Why are you trying to do this? Source: over 1 year ago
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Cairo Shell mentions (2)

  • Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system
    Back when I was an edgy teenager I tried every Windows desktop shell replacement available. My favorites were LiteStep and Emerge Desktop. I was there when Cairo Shell first emerged but has never tried a working version since I moved to other OSes before any usable version was out. I am now using Windows for work and I think it’s time to revisit these options. Source: over 1 year ago
  • My first personal server
    Hyper-V Server 2019 gets my vote, with the Cairo Desktop it's a near unbeatable setup. Add the FoD pack, browser of your choice, Windows Admin Center for local management of the entire system including virtualized guests. It's a very robust enterprise grade server that requires NO LICENSE and ends up having a very nice GUI for a core server. Source: over 2 years ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing Amazon WorkSpaces and Cairo Shell, you can also consider the following products

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops - Virtual desktop infrastructure for application delivery

bug.n - Provide views (i. e. virtual desktops) for showing only those windows, which you need to do your work..

Inuvika OVD Enterprise - A cost-effective alternative to Citrix or VMware Horizon for virtualized apps and desktops. Requires less infrastructure and fewer Microsoft licenses. Lower your TCO by up to 50%. Easy admin and great user experience.

WindowBlinds - WindowBlinds is a computer program that allows users to skin the Windows graphical user interface.

flexVDI - The Open Full-Stack VDI Solution

VirtuaWin - VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for the Windows operating system (Win9x/ME/NT/Win2K/XP/Win2003/Vista/Win7/Win10). A virtual desktop manager lets you organize applications over several virtual desktops (also called 'workspaces').