We are at the midpoint of year 2011 - JULY. Cloud computing is the topic of interest here especially options available for individuals. Clouds are sometimes set up within large corporations, or other institutions, so that many users all share the same server power. Apple is preparing for a fall introduction iCloud service while cloud service for PCs is available at Amazon and other locations now. Review the choices linked here. This is meant to give you a start. Making your choice will depend on what your projects are, the tools you need, and, in some cases, your budget.
As computer power gets cheaper, you will find that many different applications are provided and managed by the cloud server - aome are well known others will be new to you. In many cases, users might not download and install applications on their own device or computer; all processing and storage is maintained by the cloud server. Examples of cloud computing service follow below. First you can examine July 2011 publication of CloudTweaks . . for plugging into the cloud when you click the clouds:
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". . . by 2020 most people will access software applications online and share and access information through the use of remote server networks, rather than depending primarily on tools and information housed on their individual, personal computers. . .
. . .cloud computing will continue to expand and come to dominate information transactions because it offers many advantages, allowing users to have easy, instant, and individualized access to tools and information they need wherever they are, locatable from any networked device. Some experts noted that people in technology-rich environments will have access to sophisticated-yet-affordable local networks that allow them to "have the cloud in their homes.
by Janna Quitney Anderson, Elon University and Lee
Rainie, Pew Internet & American Life Project
June 11, 2010
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| Explaining cloud computing and related information from explaining computers.com | Software and Hardware as a Service | 6 minutes at YouTUBE |
| Web2.0 explained from explaining computers.com | 7 minutes at YouTUBE | |
| Top Free cloud applications, including Google Docs, MicrosoftOFFICE Web Apps, Pixilar, Avary, Jaycut from explaining computers.com |
Free software from web browser some with storage, some without |
7 minutes at YouTUBE |
| Basic Cloud computing tutorial with Cloudo, iCube, and eyeOS details at Tinkernut.com | Full cloud operating systems with many applications | 4 minutes at YouTUBE |
| Apple iCloud due out this fall - access your content on all your devices and it is free. Details here - long video | Detailed introduction to features of iCloud | 16 minutes at YouTUBE |
| Amazon Cloud Drive on YouTUBE with 5 free gigs (up to $20 for 20gigs per year) of space but not for APPLE or GOOGLE - watch this | Plans for more than the 5gig free and what for Apple? | 7 minutes at YouTUBE |
| Amazon Cloud Drive for Android 5 free gigs and up to 20 gigs free | About music upload with Cloud Player | 3 minutes at YouTUBE |
| Amazon Cloud Drive Tutorial from a desktop - 5 gigs of space any format for music convert M4b to M4a files before upload | 6 minutes at YouTUBE |
The cloud computing discussion is focused on individual use with a general introduction to cloud computing followed by Apple iCloud due this out this fall and details for the Amazon Cloud Drive. Information will follow for other cloud services. Plan to visit here for information on:
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