[Bio-Linux] Cloud computing...

[Norman Morrison]

A bit more fuel to add to the fire:
http://www.inkspotscience.com/blog/index.php/tag/cloud-computing/

In practice, I think some kind of compromise between the two 'extremes' 
will be the likely outcome. Although it is very much a buzzword, I think 
it would be unwise to dismiss cloud computing out of hand for one simple 
reason... as Dawn mentioned, in what will be a carbon credit economy, 
relocating cyber-infrastructure to remote renewable energy sites not 
only helps the environment but can also alleviate the pressure on an 
institution that is reaching it's carbon credit cap. In essence, cloud 
computing will become a necessity driven by a carbon economy.

Tony - with Scotland's natural resources and cooler temperature enabling 
data centres to be powered and subsequently cooled (aka rainy and cold) 
- you could well end up becoming the European cloud computing hub!

Michael Craige wrote:
> I support Richard's view - it's a trap!
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> Michael.
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>> From: Tony Travis <rwt017 at abdn.ac.uk>
>> Organization: Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
>> Reply-To: Bio-Linux help and discussion <bio-linux at envgen.nerc-oxford.ac.uk>
>> Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:09:47 +0000
>> To: Bio-Linux help and discussion <bio-linux at envgen.nerc-oxford.ac.uk>
>> Subject: [Bio-Linux] Cloud computing...
>>
>> Hello, Dawn.
>>
>> Re: our recent posts about cloud computing, here is a biased view that I
>> completely agree with ;-)
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>> http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/sep/29/cloud.computing.richard.stall
>> man
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>> Bye,
>>
>> Tony.
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