Recently, my cloud provider account got suspended. I had been utilizing it to access Linux-based virtual machines. As a result of the suspension, I was compelled to search for other online platforms that could provide me with virtual machines free of charge. That is when I came across OnWorks.

I am curious about the aesthetic appeal and functionality of OnWorks.OnWorks is a free online VPS hosting provider that offers a variety of cloud services, including workstations, antivirus protection, VPN secure proxies, and personal and business email. Their free VPS options include CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, and Debian, with some versions customized to resemble Windows or MacOS.

OnWorks provides access to their free workstations through their website and apps. These workstations come equipped with software for office productivity, graphics, video editing, gaming, and more. They are also integrated with Google Drive for easy session saving and loading. In addition, OnWorks allows users to install development tools such as CodeBlocks and Amidst. Detailed documentation is available for each operating system.

In this blog post, I will share my experience setting up a free Ubuntu virtual machine (VM) using OnWorks. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the OnWorks website.

2. On the homepage, you will see a selection of operating systems to choose from, including Ubuntu and Windows.

3. Select the operating system you wish to use. In my case, I chose Ubuntu.

4. Click the 'Start' button and wait for approximately 20 seconds for the operating system to begin processing.

5. OnWorks is a free emulation platform that does not require registration.

6. Once the operating system has finished processing, press 'Enter'.

7. Within 25 seconds, your selected operating system will be provisioned and ready for use.

Please note the following:

1. You can save and load your entire operating system as an image file in Google Drive.

2. You can upload files to the main folder of the virtual workstation or download files to your local PC using OnWorks' file manager.

3. If no activity is detected for 5 minutes, the VM will be automatically released. If you need to take a long break, save your session to Google Drive so you can reload it later.

4. The root user password for any VM is '123456'.