Explaining the Cloud
Some weeks back, somebody asked me “What’s the big deal with the cloud? I don’t even understand WHAT it is!”. This is a common problem, and one I’m going to try and clear up here and now.
Why is it so hard to define?
The cloud is so hard to define, because it is comprised of several different ideas and technologies. As I see it, the cloud comprises of the following things:
- File Storage
- Remote Computing Power
- Clustered Web
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@dshafik Yeah, I have immediate uses for traits. I like namespaces, but they're boring. OTOH, closures + traits == yummy.
@weierophinney [1 hour ago]
@EliW pfft, use the iPhone app and 3G ;)
@dshafik [1 hour ago]
@weierophinney traits are what I'm excited for also, was bummed they didn't make 5.3, *far* more existing than namespaces.
@dshafik [1 hour ago]
@dshafik Thank you very much, my friend. :) My friendships are the best gifts I could ever receive.
@elazar [8 hours ago]
Happy Birthday @Elazar ! Many happy returns for the day and good wishes for the year ahead my friend! :)
@dshafik [15 hours ago]
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