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The Cloud-Computing Myth Avi Cohen 05.25.09 12 00 PM EDT There s always a new era of “network computing” around the corner but we won t reach it soon. John Chambers among others has reignited a fervor around the prospects of “cloud computing.” Distributed computing has been championed on several occasions perennially reemerging every five years or so but failing each time to overcome significant hurdles and operational risks before fading back into remission.

via The Cloud-Computing Myth – Forbes.com.

Migrating to Desktop Linux: What is the Big Deal? Answer: Nothing. – Linux Today Blog.

Eventually, somone has posted a valid point. With every year that passes someone ask’s if the this is going to be the year for “Desktop Linux”.

NIST is posting its working definition of cloud computing that serves as a foundation for its upcoming publication on the topic available below . Computer scientists at NIST developed this draft definition in collaboration with industry and government. It was developed as the foundation for a NIST special publication that will cover cloud architectures security and deployment strategies for the federal government. Comments on the definition can be sent to the email address “cloud” at “nist” with a dot “gov” at the end. NIST’s role in cloud computing is to promote the effective and secure use of the technology within government and industry by providing technical guidance and promoting standards.

Draft NIST Working Definition of Cloud Computing v12

Presentation on Effectively and Securely Using the Cloud Computing Paradigm v18

This material is public domain although attribution to NIST is requested. It may be freely duplicated and translated.

via NIST.gov – Computer Security Division – Computer Security Resource Center.

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