wildman4god
April 10th, 2009, 05:45 PM
Here's why I think that.
Your average computer user (we are talking the one who can't even try a reboot by them selves to fix a problem) is likely to embrace cloud computing and I think thats good for them because now 99% of their computer problems are now server side where there are paid staff their to fix problems as fast as possible, which shouldn't be a lot if they use Linux severs (most server admins I talk to say the only reason their Linux servers go down is for maintenance), and plus this would drastically reduce the cost of their computer as now the computer doesn't need a high end processor, they could easily make a cloud client for less than a hundred dollars especially if they use Linux os like GOS Cloud.
Your probably now asking why this has anything to do with the Linux desktop, well here's how. Most of the people who will switch to cloud computing were previously windows user's and now they will be using the Linux kernel, which we know has most of the drivers for Linux, meaning if user's switch they will still want to use their ipods, peripherals, webcams, etc. so now manufacturers will have to provide drivers for the Linux kernel. and that means that the driver will work across all Linux distros. Also cloud computing will hurt companies like nvidia and ati, etc. because now your average use has no need for high end hardware, they will now look towards Linux users to make their sales because I have found that most Linux users, while we will use cloud services, will not give up their desktops. I believe desktops will still have a place among the more technically oriented users, because I can't imagine making a 3d movie or game, or mixing tracks or programing all in a web browser. Also not every one wants their data and software on a server they have no control over. So in the end this is why i think that cloud computing can be a good thing for both average computer users and Linux users. Also I don't see mac users giving up their macs any time soon either.
Your average computer user (we are talking the one who can't even try a reboot by them selves to fix a problem) is likely to embrace cloud computing and I think thats good for them because now 99% of their computer problems are now server side where there are paid staff their to fix problems as fast as possible, which shouldn't be a lot if they use Linux severs (most server admins I talk to say the only reason their Linux servers go down is for maintenance), and plus this would drastically reduce the cost of their computer as now the computer doesn't need a high end processor, they could easily make a cloud client for less than a hundred dollars especially if they use Linux os like GOS Cloud.
Your probably now asking why this has anything to do with the Linux desktop, well here's how. Most of the people who will switch to cloud computing were previously windows user's and now they will be using the Linux kernel, which we know has most of the drivers for Linux, meaning if user's switch they will still want to use their ipods, peripherals, webcams, etc. so now manufacturers will have to provide drivers for the Linux kernel. and that means that the driver will work across all Linux distros. Also cloud computing will hurt companies like nvidia and ati, etc. because now your average use has no need for high end hardware, they will now look towards Linux users to make their sales because I have found that most Linux users, while we will use cloud services, will not give up their desktops. I believe desktops will still have a place among the more technically oriented users, because I can't imagine making a 3d movie or game, or mixing tracks or programing all in a web browser. Also not every one wants their data and software on a server they have no control over. So in the end this is why i think that cloud computing can be a good thing for both average computer users and Linux users. Also I don't see mac users giving up their macs any time soon either.