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Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything

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Re: Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything

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It 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

Aha, yes Core is there. Thanks. FYI it looks like there's a bug where the instance type picker doesn't show storage capacity (just "GB").

Re: Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything

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Was 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".

I have a pet theory that some of the managers that set up the "free - just pay shipping and handling" type businesses found a new home in e-commerce. I obviously dislike it.

Re: Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything

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Was 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".

I'm waiting for my honest business practices to pay off.

No cookies, no ads, donations only.

It hasn't paid off aside from about 1k per year in revenue and lots of thank you emails.

Re: Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything

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"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.

I had to dig around, but found them in the help desk: https://support.paperspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/36000380433...

Re: Workstream: A fast virtual computer you can use for anything

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"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.

Here's a link to the storage pricing. There are links on that page to pricing details for just about any scenario.

https://support.paperspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/36000380433...

The lowest level is 50GB for $5 per month

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