Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage

[slatteew]

Hello Fellow Tech Enthusiasts,

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the future of storage and integration of the internet, more specifically cloud storage and cloud computing. Of course we will have storage on our main computers for stuff we absolutely need (Games is a no brainer and OS, etc etc) but what about massive storage or backup? Cloud storage has already been implemented with Google and Asus for starters, and if you wanted to keep one at home, you can even build your own cloud server dedicated to storage. My question is, does anyone see us moving toward more of a cloud computing/storage solution, rather than buying backup eSATA, USB 3.0, or even Thunderbolt in the long run? Ultimately, cloud computing is only limited by your internet connection, which is getting better and better, more quickly i would say than external storage. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

~ Eric W. Slattery

[Bluejay0]

It's the future, no doubt. But how long will this be and what problems it may have? Many speculate it already as of now.

[rufee]

I really don't like cloud storage solutions provided by others, they may be reliable, but some would say you lose your privacy.
If you want to have your files available everywhere build a solution yourself, even on a slow connection it has its benefits, most of the time you won't be uploading/downloading big files.

Cloud computing is a great thing in terms of i upload a file and get something else back (compiling), nothing will ever replace offline gaming for me no matter how good it is, im one of those die hard local computing gamers guys

But exiting times are upon us indeed.