Storing so much data on the cloud may be getting a bit dangerous. For example, while one may buy an IPAD app, the application just provides a means to access the program which is located on the internet cloud. Most do not realize the limitation of their purchase until they try to use the program when they are out of WiFi range.
The cloud allows the sale of a service as opposed to an actual product. Consequently, there are shared resources, software, and information that is provided to multiple personal users. Cloud computing generally refers to technologies that provide computation, software, data access, and storage services with the end-user not having possession or knowledge of the physical location and configuration of the system that delivers the services. The concept can best be thought of as purchasing a link to another computer which houses the program that you wish to use.
The advantage of cloud computing is that one can access and use a program without taking up valuable hard drive space. In addition, in theory the program being used is screened for viruses before one gains access to the program. The down side is when you are not connected to the internet, you suddenly discover that your smart phone is not quite as bright as you thought.
So just where is the cloud? Well, Virginia, Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California is the most likely bet. Situated in Silicon Valley, the cloud can live among all of the high technology computers. (Shockley Semiconductor Lab was the first to develop silicon semiconductor devices which gave birth to the term " Silicon Valley." Today, large technology companies such as Google, Symantec and Intuit all reside in the area. So next time your child points up to the clouds, correct him and point to the west coast.
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I recently discovered all about cloud services when I bought a new I pad. A lot of money for apps I thought were programs. I didn't realize I was just buying access to somebody's computer.
You'd be better off setting up you home puter so you can access it from your phone and store your data yourself...if you have wi-fi at home.
They'll try to sell you anything...years ago I was setting up internet access for a relative and when I call the provider the salesman says, "for an extra $10 bucks a month I can give you our premium service."
Me: "And what is that?"
Lying salesmen: "Faster speed"
Me: "really...it's a fu*ken cable! Do you have special powers that can improve the speed of light and how the molecules bump each other on your cable??"
Now there you go with teaching us again... and I thought this was just all about humor and crime?
Video Guy: now you get my point. It is all about money baby... even when folks say it aint so.
Love how this article has evolved with additional info!
Mountain View, CA gives you a shout out! Keep up the free speech!
I should point out that the connection I was setting up at the time was a dial up connection. So for that lying salesmen to increase the speed the provider would have had to physically install fiber optics from the grid directly to the puter I was setting up access to.
I called another provider after that remark...he lost my trust.
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