Cloud Computing?

My eternal struggle with my laptop continues, now I'm getting sick of my current OS Puppy Linux. As much as Linux bugs me, I actually don't mind using it for now until I can afford a new laptop.

I've heard about Cloud computing and think I understand it. But this recent Cloud OS I've stumbled upon has confused me slightly - http://eyeos.org/en/

CAn someone explain to me if it's either something I install on my PC and replace my current OS or does it work along side it? Or do I install it on a server and access it through my current OS, which I suppose is the same as working along side it.

I like the idea of being able to just bootup straight into Google and not have to worry about the other crap loading and slowing my PC down.

I already signed up to EyeOS's free Public Server thing, and it looks OK. I don't understand how I boot straight into it though?

There's this one too - http://www.thinkgos.com/ But it hasn't updated in ages.

Please don't reply with "Get a new computer" as my current one IS working, I'm just curious about this "new" technology and if it'll be better for me.

Thanks!

I'm not familiar with eyeos, but having a quick read-through it appears to be a web-based one. I.e. it works alongside your present OS, and you do everything through your browser.

Right, cheers. Do any Cloud OS exist yet?

I realize the downside to them: No internet connection, no access to files and compatibility issues might arise. But I only surf the web on this laptop anyway, kind of like a netbook, but bigger, bulkier and not at all wireless.

There are a couple of uber-stripped down versions of Linux and Windows that effectively only provide an internet connection, but I'm not aware of what/which/any cloud OSs extend beyond that. I know that Microsoft are working on stuff with their Live branding, and there's the Live Mesh online desktop stuff. Coupled with Google tools like Gmail, Documents etc, then that replicates most desktop functionality, buuuuut no, beyond that I'm not really aware of any single or otherwise consolidated cloud OS app.

Apparently the only virus that can hurt it. is written by Kate Bush.

Quote: Aaron @ October 23 2009, 5:23 PM BST

There are a couple of uber-stripped down versions of Linux and Windows that effectively only provide an internet connection, but I'm not aware of what/which/any cloud OSs extend beyond that. I know that Microsoft are working on stuff with their Live branding, and there's the Live Mesh online desktop stuff. Coupled with Google tools like Gmail, Documents etc, then that replicates most desktop functionality, buuuuut no, beyond that I'm not really aware of any single or otherwise consolidated cloud OS app.

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I'm guessing that we won't see it for a few years then. Hopefully I'll have a new laptop by then.

Thanks anyway.

*digs Aaron a new mud pool*

From what (little) I have read, I gather that Microsoft's cloud OS is pretty far advanced - but cloud computing, whilst not a new idea, is still rather in its infancy, so probably a few years off before we see anything substantial happening yes.

We recently included an article on cloud computing in the magazine I design/edit. While I set the copy don't ask me to explain it!

See page 9 of this PDF: https://www.linx.net/files/hotlinx/hotlinx-16.pdf

While on the subject you can now download archive copies of this Internet magazine going right back to the year 2000: https://www.linx.net/publicity/hotlinx.html

Ha! Cock-ups ahoy here!

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