E-Life Week 7

This week, you will be learning about cloud computing and open source technologies.

I have links to online resources for research; please read the following articles and/or explore the following sites:

The Cloud:

• What Is Cloud Computing?
• Cloud Computing: The Layperson’s Guide to Distributed Networks 
• Apple’s iCloud 
• Amazon Cloud Drive 
• Microsoft’s Cloud Power 

 Open Source:

• Open Source Initiative
• An Open Letter From Steve Jobs Regarding Open Source
• Apple Open Source Development
• Google Open Source Program
• Android Open Source Project
• 20 Most Popular Open Source Software Ever
• Best Open Source Software for Web Designers and Developers

For your assignment, you are to create two blog posts containing the following:

1. An explanation, in your own words of what “cloud computing” is. Where is this cloud? Include examples of various cloud-based services. Next, select one cloud-based service of interest, research it and share your findings with us.
2. An explanation, in your own words what “open source” means. Be sure to include how open source technologies impact both developers and end-users. Explain the various open source initiatives currently being utilized. Next, select one open source application of interest, research it and share your findings with us. 

These posts are due by Sunday, November 13 at 12:00pm. 

Next, read each of your fellow classmates' postings in order to find out about which topics they chose to explore in-depth. Comment on at least one posting by Monday, November 14 at 12:00pm.

*Note: You are certainly not restricted to procuring information from only the links I have provided. Also, as usual, please do not forget to provide links back to the sources from which you obtain your information.