Future Computers/ Cloud Computing

Part 1 future Computers Computers of the Future- Embedded computers keep turning up in new places. They can be found in cars, household appliances, smoke detectors, and thermostats too, enabling us to interact with even more of these “smart” devices every day. What common objects do you think might benefit from an embedded computer? What capabilities can you envision? Additional information can be found in the Computer Concepts eText pages 49, 118 and 131. (Chapters 2 and 5) Part 2 Cloud Computing Cloud computing is becoming more popular, and many users are working from the cloud and not even realizing it. Open Google Docs and Office Online and compare one of the applications in these online suites with an installed counterpart (e.g., Excel Online and Google Spreadsheets versus Excel). What similarities and differences do you find between the online applications and the installed version? Envision a time when all software is web-based and describe how being totally on the cloud might be an advantage. What disadvantages might a cloud-based environment present? Additional Information can be found in your eText using keywords “Cloud Computing” PS. Part 1 and Part 2 are separate one doesn’t have anything to do with the other