This is sort of a debate type of thingy..

Basically vote what you think is best, or what you would rather have and why.

For me I think Cloud computing is a very awful idea. I hate the thought of having all my personal files on another server. I like knowing this drive right next to me has everything I want - All in one place. I dont have to worry about others getting a hold of it (not for the most part - but im not going to get into that that much). I really dont give a shit what OS a cloud service uses, or what their TOS is, or any terms and special circumstances that people try to put the pressure on me to switch - You make it your responsibility to keep your files and digital items safe.


After the patriot act, I can only imagine what they could do with regards to viewing personal files. I believe that in some ways for national security that it could potentially keep people safe, depending on what types of files get stored and who owns the cloud service. But honestly there are plenty of online services where you can keep copies of your files, even your own webserver. I think it is totally unnecessary to have everything located on a separate server, and not having that piece of mind that you have it in your own home.

I'm making this topic because I firmly believe that many major corporations are going to put a lean on this, and try to shove us in that direction for reasons such as piracy, (Microsoft Windows 8 is going to have their cloud service implemented - look it up.). Google seems really fucking sketchy as they like to take every fucking piece of data out of you as they can for whatever reasons they have (such as trying to make money off of us with their ad network).

If Microsoft fucks this up, I'm going to permanently switch over to linux - As I believe certain 'companies' will offer a cloud service but not beat you with a bat until you switch over.

Thoughts?

EDIT: and dont take my word for some of the things I have said, I only have a general understanding of how it works.
chrishdman87 Reviewed by chrishdman87 on . Thoughts on cloud computing? This is sort of a debate type of thingy.. Basically vote what you think is best, or what you would rather have and why. For me I think Cloud computing is a very awful idea. I hate the thought of having all my personal files on another server. I like knowing this drive right next to me has everything I want - All in one place. I dont have to worry about others getting a hold of it (not for the most part - but im not going to get into that that much). I really dont give a shit what OS a Rating: 5