Machines are high-performing computing for scaling AI applications.
Paperspace includes several operating systems (OS) options that you can use as a template to provision compute machines. These OS templates are managed by the Paperspace team. You can also create user-managed Custom Templates.
Templates mostly look and feel like stock operating systems though they are lightly customized to include a limited set of software by default (for example, GPU drivers). Management tools are also installed by default. These tools are used to perform certain functions such as adding your SSH Keys during provisioning. While it is safe to remove these tools, you may lose access to certain features.
Some OS templates are server-only (only accessible from a shell for example, SSH) while others include a full desktop environment. These options are demarcated below.
Note
If you choose to bring your own license (BYOL), you are solely responsible for the compliance and management of your own license(s).
Public OS templates include software pre-installed by third-parties.
A Linux server with a suite of Machine Learning software packages included. See more info on GitHub.
A Linux desktop template with the Fast.ai learning module included.