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The '''Collaborative Virtual Machine''' (also known as '''CollabVM''', '''Collab VM''', or '''collab-vm''') is an open source project which allows users to collaboratively control one or more virtual machines through an online web interface using a turn-based queue system, typically for around 18 seconds per person. The twist is that anyone can hop in and use any of the available virtual machines at any given moment, and do whatever they want, so long as they abide by the CollabVM Rules.
The current concept and project was inspired by the website [[socket.computer]], but the CollabVM project adds many more features on top of the existing features such as a chat room, an [[Admin Panel]], logs, and more. The website was created by [[Dartz]], and the software was coded and written by [[Cosmic Sans]], [[Dartz]] and [[Geodude]]. And since the server software is open source and publicly available, you can download it for free [http://github.com/computernewb/collab3 here]. Currently, the latest version of [[collab-vm-server]] is 1.2
==What it is==
[https://computernewb.com/collab-vm/ CollabVM] [https://computernewb.com/collab-vm/ Home] [https://computernewb.com/collab-vm/faq FAQ] [https://computernewb.com/collab-vm/rules Rules] [https://discord.gg/a4kqb4mGyX Discord] [https://old.reddit.com/r/collabvm Subreddit] [https://computernewb.com/collab-vm/themes/dark Dark Theme] [https://computernewb.com/collab-vm/user-vm/ Check out UserVM for more VMs!]
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File:VM1.png |link=VM1 |[[VM1|Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64 (VM 1)]]
File:VM2.png |link=VM2 |[[VM2|Windows 2000 Pro SP4/Windows XP
File:VM3.png |link=VM3 |[[VM3|Lubuntu 22.04 x64 (VM 3)]]
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File:VM5.png |link=VM5 |[[VM5|Windows 10 Pro 21H2 x64 (VM 5)]]
File:VM6.png |link=VM6 |[[VM6|Windows 11 Pro 22000.1098 x64 (VM 6)]]
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The site is powered by Guacamole and [[
When you login to the website, you are given a [[Guest|generic, anonymous guest name]] (typically guest (string of 4-6 numbers)). Server owners can
▲The site is powered by Guacamole and [[collab-vm-server]]. The site features a chatroom, where users are able to type messages to each other. The purpose of the chat is to share ideas on what to do on the virtual machine, although it can be used for pretty much anything.
To take control of the virtual machine, you may need to register and login to the instance. You will receive a message in chat if so. Click the "Take Turn" button or click on the screen. You will be assigned a place in line. You'll then get control of the virtual machine when its your turn. You may end your turn at any time by pressing the "End Turn" button.
▲When you login to the website, you are given a [[Guest|generic, anonymous guest name]] (typically guest (string of 4-6 numbers)). Server owners can recompile the server with a different name, so it may be different depending on the CollabVM site you're using. You can change your name if you so desire (by clicking the "Change Username" button) or you can leave it as the default guest name.
To check who is currently taking a turn, you can scroll to the user list and look for any blue or yellow names. If their name has a blue background, that means they are currently in control of the virtual machine. If their name has a yellow background, this means they are currently waiting to take control of the virtual machine. If they have no color, that means they aren't doing anything
▲To check who is currently taking a turn, you can scroll to the user list and look for any blue or yellow names. If their name has a blue background, that means they are currently in control of the virtual machine. If their name has a yellow background, this means they are currently waiting to take control of the virtual machine. If they have no color, that means they aren't doing anything. When you press the Take Turn button or click/tap the screen, if someone is also taking a turn, you will receive a timer which indicates how long you have to wait.
'''Please note''': ''While the site is not explicitly for 18 and up, if you are under the age of 18, you need permission from your guardian, (or parent) as anyone can do anything on the virtual machines, including opening pornography and other NSFW things. There is a warning blur which blurs out the screen before you can see it.''
== History ==
The invention of the concept of a public collaborative virtual machine that others could use through the internet is hard to pinpoint.
CollabVM was specifically inspired by Twitch Plays Pokemon and the website [https://web.archive.org/web/20150210201435/https://www.manymo.com/ Manymo], which allowed users to run an Android virtual machine in a web browser, but is no longer available.
=== CollabVM 0.01 ===
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