Cloud Computing

[ronpeck]

I am not very up on this new business of "Cloud Computing"..The only thing that might really interest me is if I could update files on several hard drives with different operating sys.at the same time?? at the moment I am running several Os's with the same programs on each while I am evaluating Win7 32bit and 64bit having to do everything several times is a bit of a drag, some items can be copied and pasted of course..So if anyone knows about "Cloud Computing" I would be obliged..

 

[Veedaz]

Hi ronpeck, Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The name cloud computing was inspired by the cloud symbol that's often used to represent the Internet in flow charts and diagrams. This is a very general description and i don't use cloud computing myself ... I have enough on keeping an eye on the wifes computing

 

[Thrax]

Perhaps the best example of cloud computing is: Gmail! It stores all your mail online, and it's accessible from anywhere. It differs from other, older webmail services in that it can be used as a platform to sync other devices as well. This is sort of the distinction between web app and cloud app: Can it interact with other devices?

 

[Sycthus]

The only issue with CC (cloud computing) as an OS (as Google intends to do with Chrome) is that is currently impossible to run any intense programs, and I don't just mean games. I bet Photoshop, possible Media Center, and more won't work with a cloud computing OS. This is because you would need incredibly fast internet speeds to grab them off the cloud and run it.

If I could dual boot a cloud OS and a local OS, that would be great, as I could use CC for light weight computing, and a local OS for the heavy lifting.

Google Docs is an example of running small programs from a cloud.

 

[clifford_cooley]

Is there a specific purpose or goal in mind for this Cloud Computing such as Mobile Phones or simple Internet PC's

 

[Sycthus]

When is comes to modern computing, the most people do normally is surf the internet, write a couple of documents, maybe watch a movie, and that's about as strenuous as it gets. Hence the coming of the net book, a small, light laptop that suits everyday needs perfectly.

Google Chrome OS is based around the internet, with all your files and programs stored on a server (or so I am told), it means that you don't need to worry about file sizes and storage limits.

It also means you can access anything from anywhere, as you simply sign into a computer and all your files a there, but when you click on them, you actually take them from the "cloud", in other words a massive server, and they appear on your computer.
So CC should make everyday computing simpler and easier. Hopefully.

At least, that's what I know.