I saw this picture today, and not only did I think it was pretty funny, I thought about how much I think “The Cloud” is a dumb idea. Its considerably slower when using apps (Have you tried Photoshop Express Online? What about Premiere Express Online?), and if you are storing files “In The Cloud”, what happens if the servers crash, or the company disappears before you can get them back (Happened to me and thousands of others when Bubbleshare and Video Egg went away). You might say, “Well you have to keep a local backup copy!” – Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of “The Cloud”?
I am not a fan! It reminds me of how it used to be cool to back up your sites and databases on your server within your site. That was a dumb idea too!
What’s neat about the cloud is that it holds out the promise of never having to actually deal with computer infrastructure and upgrading it, etc. – and I can see the attraction for a business. But I think it’s a false economy.
– Anne
Hey Anne! Thanks for stopping by! I Miss you guys – I hope you are all well! There is one special member of your family I REALLY miss:) Give him a BIG hug for me ok! I agree that not having to upgrade and deal with that muck is a real advantage – good point. But I still don’t trust it. Getting burned by Bubbleshare and Video Egg is still a issue for me. I had some really special memories there, particularly on Video Egg.