It’s been a busy week and I barely made my launch date but finally, my pet project (Pytheus) is live –the free version at least.  I’m still trying to work out some bugs and fix a few known issues but I feel that it’s finally at a point to allow people to start using.  The public informational site and the blog are still being finalized but the secure site is 98% functional.

What is Pytheus?  Pytheus is my attempt to bring order to those individuals who access or work on multiple computers throughout your day yet want to or need to access the same information (links, notes, files, etc) while on different machines.  On top of that, it’s also a place to collaborate with other Pytheus users via a shares feature.  Have a favorite site you visit a lot and want to let your friends know about it?  Have a file you want your co-workers to have access to but don't want to email it out all the time?  Simply share it out and anyone who’s accepted your invitation to access your shared items can see it.  No more emailing links or files around. 

There is also nothing to download and you always have access to the latest code.  I've developed Pytheus following the Software as a Service model, not the advertising model.  With that said, you will never see an advertisement on our site and you can feel safe that Google isn't scanning any information you input for direct marketing.  Our revenue stream is subscription based and we feel that this site will be something you'll want to pay for.

Some more features:

• All of the sections are searchable.
• No advertisements.
  
• You can save a brief description with every item (which is also searchable).
• The site utilizes AJAX (an Anthem.NET implementation) for fast server interaction without the need for page reloading.
• Links has a built in password holder for those who have to access multiple sites and sometimes forget your password.
• The passwords are all encrypted and can only be accessed from the logged in user ONLY after they answer a challenge question.  This safeguards your information in case somebody accesses your account without your permission.
• All of the sections have their own trash bin for deleted items (items are permanently removed after 24 hours).
• There is a utility that you can download to export your FireFox Bookmarks and/or your IE Favorites so that you can import them into Pytheus.
• You can add a toolbar link that opens a small pop-up window for saving web pages to your account easily.

And more is still coming.  In the next month or so, I’ll be offering the Basic ($5 per month) and the Extended ($15 per month – includes files section and 1 GB of storage space) versions for those who need more.  Also in the development stages: Calendar, Reminders & Tasks.

So sign up and let me know what you think.  I’m always open to new ideas and ways to improve existing pieces.  Believe me, you'll be wondering what life was like BEFORE Pytheus once you begin using it.

Pytheus, your personal web assistant.