I'm really confused as to why there seems to be sudden concern about the cloud hurting the environment. If anything, I think it's the opposite and everything will be more efficient. Plus, technology is much, MUCH less efficient than it was in the past... although yes, we use more of it now.
Worse case scenario, I think it's a wash. But I really don't think it hurts the environment. The environment has much bigger problems than Salesforce.
DennisQ, You are right that the earth faces greater environmental concerns than the potential harm from Cloud server farms. I think, though, we still need to identify, evaluate and understand the total impact of even these on the environment. This may be the only way for us to remove any negative impacts, leaving the process with only the positive effects.
@DennisQ, I understand your view on the impact of cloud on the environment. Yes, you're correct "the environment has bigger problems than salesforce" The discussion is about safe guarding whatever impact the increase in usage of Cloud computing may create in the environment.
I'm sure you'll agree that when issues like this are left unchecked or adequately monitored and evaluated, the impact and consequences can be dire. This is what the debate is all about.
I agree, DennisQ. I think cloud computing will be better for the environment going forward. The computer devices that users will have will not need to store and process as much information. These devices can therefore be smaller and more efficient.
I could agree with previous posts; in addition, I would like to put on the table other perspective for thinking positive about cloud advent. Cloud paradigm, by definition, will allow access to IT services, easier then now. As consequence, telecommuting could potentially ramp a lot and then considerable savings in CO2 emission go up, as per travels' reduction.
Is shifting towards cloud computing gaining momentum at rate expected? @Nemos, i share from your assertion. I think, amongst all the technologies cloud computing will remain as traditional computing.
I think we will see a lot of improvemente when 'cloud computing' moves beyond simple storage, people still buy computers with 250 GB HDD but it would be great to see more Chrome netbooks.
Mr. Rogues, so far awareness and education of cloud computation have geared towards enterprise, which i think most cloud service providers have also failed to push cloud computing towards consumer market.
Years back in undergrad, a guest lecturer (who I think was one of the founders of the net) stated that he felt there would be a shift back to client-server terminal-based computing. Maybe the push to move everything to the cloud is just that. Soon me might only see a monitor (keyboard, mouse optional).
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