Surf is an intelligent notebook that you can fill with your PDFs, YouTube videos, websites, photos and more.
Generative AI helps you write, explore, plan, reflect and think across this growing library.
Everything is designed to be personal and open; it's open source, ai-model agnostic, and the data is stored in open file formats locally on your machine.
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Deta receives praise for its innovative approach to personal computing, with users appreciating its AI chat integrations and intuitive features. The platform is noted for its utility in managing personal and work projects, offering a unique experience compared to traditional browsers. While some users miss the previous offerings, others are excited about the transition to Space OS, highlighting its potential to transform software interaction. The free hosting service, despite some limitations, is valued for its simplicity and functionality. Overall, Deta is seen as a promising tool for developers and students alike.
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With separate contexts for my personal projects vs work, I'm able to focus in on one area. Compared with Chrome profiles, this really is a different kettle of fish because of the AI chat integrations in the "Ask" feature. I feel like my browser is more 'alive'. TBH I have not yet done tons with Stuff, but it's useful for screenshots.
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AI chat integrations (1)separate contexts (1)useful for screenshots (1)
I used to be a huge fan of Deta. They offered THE easiest way to setup a web server, database and storage in the cloud to provide a fully fledged backend as a service. It was a generous and performant free offering. All I wanted was a similarly easy auth service and a paid pro tier to know that this is something I can build projects on top of.
Then they started to transition to space, which now evolves into space OS. Chances are I simply don't understand the product anymore or maybe I'm not part of the new target audience. I wish you all the best for the future. Maybe I will understand the concept sometime soon. For now, I simply miss the old offering and what Deta used to be.
I am very impressed by this product. I liked the new canvas feature that allows me to add boards and keep track of app updates. It is a unique product. A game changer kind of product I would say. All the best for your future endeavours.
It is a decent app, congrats on launching it. It is not an OS, but a web app. Unless the "OS" is ran on their servers and sent to the client. Or being ran on a virtual machine with a .ICO file. Would recommend though
It's NOT an operating system. It's a website that can create windows inside a webpage and buttons. So far, it's a cute toy. It would be way cooler if it ran as a full-on program. I'll keep an eye on it.
Very usefull for side projects. Small limitations on Micros(deta's server hosting) like no websockets support etc. Comes with a minimal Database and Drive. All for free!