Originally Posted by
maortega15
I would like to find in simplest and easiest terms what exactly is "cloud". I still can't understand it even though I'm a techie. Thanks for any help given.
Cloud storage? Cloud computing? Cloud applications? Depends on context; it's often just a new buzzword for old ideas:
* Cloud applicatons == "software as a service" eg. business oriented web-based applications
* Cloud storage == "internet backup"
* Cloud computing == "timesharing" (that one takes you back!) although it's usually using virtualization platforms so it looks like you have your own private machine (oh, wait... how old is VM/CMS?)
There ain't nuttin' new under the sun.