The YouShare system has the following features:
- Interface
- Web based interface – allowing any user with a browser to get access to the system.
- Simple to use.
- Data storage
- Upload data – for storage on the system.
- Add meta data to data – to allow others to understand the data.
- Annotate data – leave comments on the data.
- Download data – use the data locally for your own use.
- View data.
- Search meta data.
- Access data that has been shared with you or is public.
- Run programs
- Search for programs.
- Programs are annotated – allowing comments to be left on the software.
- Share data and programs.
- Share meta data and data separately – make meta data searchable, retain control of data.
- Share with individuals, groups, or make public.