I also applied for one and never received any other info. I'm not sure I would pay for that just yet, because I'm not always online but the concept is fascinating.
True, it makes more sense for businesses to go after big enterprises, but I was trying to say that most cloud services relate to storage, backups, etc not so much for software, services, etc.
Well in absolute terms the cloud computing might not make environment cleaner as more and more user would be able to access more and connect more. But companies have more resources to use cleaner technologies for data storage and servers.
...it would be great to see more Chrome netbooks...
i wonder what happen to the Google's Chrome netbooks initiative. I remember that they started publicizing the Chrome based netbook and i applied for one (but never hear back anything).
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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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