Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of providing a service. The method includes receiving a request to determine a status of a user and determining an on-line status of the user. The method also includes providing a geographic proximity of the user in response to the on-line status of the user being on-line.

Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of searching. The method includes providing for a knowledgebase item and associating a review for the knowledgebase item. The method also includes associating a rating for the knowledgebase item and developing a ranking associated with the knowledgebase item based on at least one the review and the rating. The method further includes displaying the knowledgebase item based on the ranking in subsequent searches that include the knowledgebase item.

Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of providing computer services. The method includes receiving at least one user-specified requirements for a computer system instantiation and developing a configuration file base on the at least one user-specified requirements. The method also includes instantiating a virtual machine based on the configuration file and providing the virtual machine as the instantiation of the computer system for remote access.

Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of searching. The method includes receiving a query in a structured forum and searching a general and certified knowledgebase based on the query. The method also includes providing a plurality of search results ordered based on an associated rating of each search result of the plurality of the search results.