Cloud Computing and other computing domains

[disruptive]

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"Grid computing (or the use of a computational grid) is the application of several computers to a single problem at the same time -- usually to a scientific or technical problem that requires a great number of computer processing cycles or access to large amounts of data. According to John Patrick, IBM's vice president for Internet strategies, "the next big thing will be grid computing."

"In 2007 the term cloud computing came into popularity, which is conceptually similar to the canonical Foster definition of grid computing (in terms of computing resources being consumed as electricity is from the power grid). Indeed, grid computing is often (but not always) associated with the delivery of cloud computing systems as exemplified by the AppLogic system"

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[GreyWing]

For me the term "cloud" seems to express a meaning of one company, like Microsofts cloud, Google Cloud etc.

The grid seems to be a better word with regards a collection of clouds, so I can see it taking off as the next big thing.

 

[disruptive]

well I certainly hope that the value certainly increases...

not sure what to do with them in the mean-time....

 

[GreyWing]

Me neither, I reg'd £150's worth 4 months ago.

So if you read my post back with that in mind, you may see me trying to convince myself, haha