Looks quite interesting. I could really use a Windows box that I could use for a few games while I'm isolated not at home with only my Macbook Pro.
Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything
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#12Do Workstream VMs come pre-installed with the pro software they mention in the blurb? If so, this sounds compelling.
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#13I've used perforce in the past both for work & gaming. Gotta say, awesome experience!
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#14Maybe some benchmarks?
Great idea. What do you recommend as a good standard/tool we could use to publish benchmarks? We have some CPU/memory-centric instances but our primary focus is on GPUs.
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#15Was going to try their Free account, until I signed up and the discovered the big black "Free" had a tiny light grey "+ Machine Utilization Charges" beneath it. Everything is "Free + Charges".
Their next hire should offer to work for free + Human Utilization Charges.
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#16It doesn't look like this is launched yet, at least I don't see it when I log in. I've been happy with their notebook product Gradient though, and it will be interesting to see if latency is good enough for this to replace some local desktop usage.
Sorry for the confusion here, we are in the midst of separating out the two products and this is not reflected everywhere yet. Under the CORE section of the interface, you'll find these instances and you can download the desktop app here: https://paperspace.com/download
I get a message that reads: "Paperspace.app" can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.
This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.
It's not the normal open security settings and allow message.
I am on a MacBook pro running Catalina 10.15.3.
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#17No mac option :(
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#18Looks quite interesting. I could really use a Windows box that I could use for a few games while I'm isolated not at home with only my Macbook Pro.
Why use this over GeForce Now? Really curious, I don't see a lot of advantages.
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#19Not a heavy user, but I've been using Paperspace a few times for gaming. They make it really easy. They have a "template" you spawn a new instance from, or use a blank windows install. Their template is handy since it has Steam and Parsec already installed. What they seem to be doing here is saying you don't need Parsec and can just use their browser implementation instead. Sounds great!
Is gaming well supported with controllers working over the air?
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#20"How does pricing work?
For hourly plans you are charged a flat rate(depending on machine type) per month to cover storage and access.
Am I charged when my machine is off? For hourly plans, if your machine is powered off, you will only be billed for your storage."
Are those charges listed anywhere? They don't seem to be on the Workstream pricing page.