Grid computing allows for lots of computers to be hooked together to act as a large computer which can be used for computationally intensive programs. Programmers usually have to write their program in a particular language, coded specifically for that particular grid and then run. Results are then seen after the program has finished.

With Capacity4Hire, you get access directly to the login prompt of the machine you want. You can run any application you want on the operating system, and hardware you choose. You can run any application without modification which you can run on a standard server or desktop. You have complete control to run banking applications, academic simulations or even minesweeper. Its entirely up to you how you use it.

Once you have booked your session you will be sent login information. Open a web browser and go to the following location:

Login with the details provided. Each computer you have bought will have an icon. Simply click on the icon to launch the session on that computer!

When you buy your time on the computer, you will be given the opportunity to "save you image". If you select this, the entire image will be saved along with any data on it.

Once your session is completed, the hard drive is effectively removed from the hardware so you can be sure that no-one can use file recovery tools to access any sensitive data. All data you send to and from Capacity4Hire is encrypted using SSL including FTP traffic!