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Cloud computing – the best definition I’ve heard yet

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Robin

This phrase I’ve been seeing EVERYWHERE the past couple of months. No-one can really define what it is though. So here is the best explanation of it yet:

It’s been called a lot of things: utility computing, grid computing, distributed computing, and now cloud computing. You can come up with any CTO-friendly name you like, but they all mean the same shit: Renting your quickly depreciating physical assets out because your software company is out of ideas for computer programs.

There’s more…

Robin

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