There has been a lot of buzz the last few days about Google developing an online office suite, perhaps with Sun?
Maybe this is related?
I've been thinking about this a bit lately as well. The thing that I come back to is the idea of someone else controlling my data. A partnership between two larger corporations helps, but I think we need to get more diverse than that. I think that the only way people will feel secure is if their data is distributed in many places--both split up into pieces, and replicated between owners--and without the keys, you won't be able to figure out where it is stored or how to decript it.
I think we will see the network as the computer, like it or not, being the next big application of the Internet. What would it take for you to move?
Posted by molson at October 4, 2005 09:57 AM>I think we will see the network as the computer
Back to the thin-client model. I wonder if it would go as far as a dummy terminal (ala Mainframe). Doubtful, but possible.
What about a service where all you need to do is VNC/RDP/TS into a server where all your docs/program etc are stored and maintained. I wonder if this would be cost efficient. Instead of paying for a new computer, you pay for a monthly "Computer Subscription" where you get a basic machine for access, but you can also access "Your Computer" anywhere that has an internet connection? Could be neat.
I know there has been talk about Micro$oft coming out with an "Office Server".
Posted by: Rich at October 4, 2005 11:42 AM