Introduction
Introduction
Computing as you know it is about to change: Your applications and documents are going to move from the desktop into the cloud.
I’m talking about cloud computing, where applications and files are hosted on a “cloud” consisting of thousands of computers and servers, all linked together and accessible via the Internet. With cloud computing, everything you do is now web based instead of being desktop based. You can access all your programs and documents from any computer that’s connected to the Internet.
How will cloud computing change the way you work? For one thing, you’re no longer tied to a single computer. You can take your work anywhere because it’s always accessible via the web. In addition, cloud computing facilitates ...
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