Cloud Computing For The XO Presentation

The OLPC has amazing hardware...

What do we like about the xo? ...and the software has great aspects, too...

On the other hand... It can be sloooooooooooooow It won't do many things at once ...and when did I agree to be a system administrator? It can run out of memory

What can fill the gaps? How about help from someone else's computer? No matter how remarkable it is, the xo has limits

Cloud computing is a metaphor for linking computers via the Internet

Web mail got me started…

...then web productivity tools…

...now a game-changer: Imagine... Not just a program on the web, or even my files, but a whole computer!

But is this really safe?
As a child, I kept my money safe and ready on my own...
but now having others do it makes more sense.

So, what's the point here, for us?
Cloud computing extends the xo beyond some limitations
more memory
extra programs that do more things more easily
extra processing power
Cloud computing means worrying less about
computer hardware and software
when and how to back up data
whether to upgrade the operating system
If someone else takes care of these chores
can it using open source software?
can it happen for free?

What's the big picture?
Cloud computing changes what to look for in a computer:
Simpler
Lighter
Greener
Easier to administer
Cheaper

...in other words, computing the world can afford!

Try it yourself!
What to look for (more or less available)

Free (no cost), and better still free and open source
No software to download so it's ok to use at work
Secure (wish I knew exactly what that means!)
Runs passably on the xo
Evolves over time
Ad/logo free
Adaptable
Music
Fun
!
Where to explore ?

About me
Kim Toufectis
I'm an architect and planner
Learning low cost computing is a hobby
I still don't want to be my own system administrator
Despite some major missteps, I like OLPC and its mission
Some fine print
Considerations
Some of these tools are not free and open source software
Some of these tools insist on Adobe Flash Player
I've tested them on the xo's Firefox activity
You need internet connectivity!
My specifics may be wrong
It still isn't FAST ...

Cloud Computing For The XO Presentation

by Mike Lee on May 16, 2009

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