Doctorow On What Cloud Computing Is Really For 348
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Diabolus Advocatus alerts us to an article Cory Doctorow has up on guardian.co.uk, addressing what cloud computing really means for the average consumer: "The tech press is full of people who want to tell you how completely awesome life is going to be when everything moves to 'the cloud' — that is, when all your important storage, processing and other needs are handled by vast, professionally managed data-centers. Here's something you won't see mentioned, though: the main attraction of the cloud to investors and entrepreneurs is the idea of making money from you, on a recurring, perpetual basis, for something you currently get for a flat rate or for free without having to give up the money or privacy that cloud companies hope to leverage into fortunes."
Re:evil corporations (Score:3, Funny)
You didn't RTFA, did you?
Perhaps the government should provide 'Universal Cloud Service' to everyone for free.
There's a guy here named "badanalogyguy". I think you have him beat. Nice try getting your offtopic and illogical political view somehow incorporated into the topic, though.
Re:evil corporations (Score:3, Funny)
At least he finally shut up about not having a TV. Count your blessings, dude.
Re:I'm not sure I understand (Score:3, Funny)