Oracle's Ellison on cloud computing: "water vapor"

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Jonathan B Spira <jspira () basex com>
> Date: October 22, 2009 9:36:07 EDT
> To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
> Subject: Oracle's Ellison on cloud computing: "water vapor"

> Dave
>
> As recent articles have time and again pointed out, the definition  
> of cloud computing can be molded to fit just about anything.   Larry  
> Ellison of Oracle has publicly asked if companies such as Google as  
> based on "water vapor."
>
> There are many things about cloud computing which both individuals  
> (before they use a service such as T-Mobile Sidekick for example)  
> and corporate managers should understand and here is one attempt to  
> demystify cloud computing a bit.
>
> EVERYBODY LOVES A CLOUD
>
> The IT industry loves a new buzzword, even if it’s just a new word a 
> nd not a new concept. Cloud computing is the buzzword du jour and so 
> ftware vendors small and large want everyone to enjoy life in the cl 
> oud.
> But is cloud computing really that new? Or is it a move back to  
> centralized systems, reminiscent of the days when the mainframe was  
> king with a dash of Software-as-a-Service added?
>
> <SNIP>
> Continued at http://www.basexblog.com/2009/10/21/everybody-loves-a-cloud/
>
>
> Regards/Mit freundlichen Grüßen/Szívélyes üdvözlet/Cordialement/ 
> Cordiali saluti/Saludos/Vänliga hälsningar
>
> /s/ Jonathan
>
> Jonathan B. Spira
> CEO and Chief Analyst
> Basex, Inc.
> http://www.basex.com



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