Internet users heavily into cloud computing, most unknowingly
Those who put photos on Facebook, send messages via Gmail or play Club Penguin are accessing programs and software files stored far away in cavernous rooms containing thousands of computers.
Google Inc. made waves in the tech world this week when it announced plans to release an operating system called Google Chrome OS that would encourage wider use of something called cloud computing.
Although most have never heard of cloud computing, many do it every day. By uploading photos to Facebook, sending messages via Gmail or playing Club Penguin online, users are accessing programs and software files that are kept far away in cavernous, climate-controlled rooms containing thousands of computers.
By Alex Pham - July 10, 2009 - Read More >
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