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Author:  [SpA]Pim [ 09 Apr 2009, 10:50 ]
Post subject:  iCloud is the world’s first free online computer
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Yesterday, iCloud, the world’s first free online computer launched after eight years of development. It allows users to have free storage, applications, virtual desktop, and backup in the cloud, accessible from any computer connected to the Internet.

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The version that is now available to the public includes access with 3GB of free storage space (which isn’t much), 30 free applications (such as Office, Mail, Music, Video, IM, Sharing, Games, Collaboration, and Development tools), 20 free widgets, free backup to provide secure storage. Further, it doesn’t require installation and can be run through Internet Explorer or Firefox. That means Safari, Chrome, and Opera lovers will just have to wait a bit longer.



No word yet on whether it can be accessed from Firefox Mobile. According to the site, even getting it running with Firefox is still being worked on. Also, no word of basic specs that are needed to run such a application. It seems to be working on my MacBook, but loading a bit sluggishly.

You can start your own free account over at iCloud’s website.
Author:  [SpA]Scatterbrain [ 09 Apr 2009, 11:40 ]
Post subject:  Re: iCloud is the world’s first free online computer
it's early days yet, and the internet in most places is probably still too slow to cope properly with it, but I think this is the direction computers are heading in; everything you have will be in one of these databases, operating system and all, with the only hardware needed at your end being a keyboard, mouse, monitor and internet connection.

in a way, it's absolutely terrifying.
Author:  [SpA]Migu [ 09 Apr 2009, 11:47 ]
Post subject:  Re: iCloud is the world’s first free online computer
Scatterbrain/ETMI wrote:
it's early days yet, and the internet in most places is probably still too slow to cope properly with it, but I think this is the direction computers are heading in; everything you have will be in one of these databases, operating system and all, with the only hardware needed at your end being a keyboard, mouse, monitor and internet connection.

in a way, it's absolutely terrifying.
Yeah...tbh I don't like that direction too much as well... :|
Like that projekt OnLive for gaming...
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