Though often confused, 'cloud computing' and 'cloud storage' are somewhat different.
A synonym for 'cloud computing' could be, IMO, 'web application'. You decide where and by whom your web application is hosted. Thierry Nivelet FoxInCloud Give your VFP app a second life in the cloud http://foxincloud.com/ Le 16/09/11 10:28, Allen a écrit : > Am I missing something with cloud computing? I see it as a way for google, > microsoft and the like to get your data and for governments to watch what > you're up to. This is just putting all your confidential documents on a > server, someone else's server? > Al > > -----Original Message----- > > The real action for Microsoft might come from its improved Window Server > 8 OS, which should give commercial versions of Linux and Unix OS(s) like > Redhat, SUSE, and Macs running osX more competition. Window Server 8 > also targets VMware and other proprietary offerings from > hardware/software giants like IBM and HP. It will also compete with > third parties that offer cloud computing; because, it offers the cloud > within an enterprise. > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/4e730f6d.8080...@foxincloud.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
