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Interesting... what is the online equivalent of interest?

• abstractbill 17y ago
  Data mining maybe? I store all my data in the cloud, and then services derive more and more data from it. The longer you keep your stuff in the could, the more derived data it accumulates.
  • ph0rque 17y ago
    Right, but what's the benefit to the user?
    • cakesy 17y ago
      You mean apart from the obvious, your data is safe, backed up, and available from anywhere, not just your basement?
    • jimmyjim 17y ago
      The convenience of having it available anytime anywhere.
• paul 17y ago
  What's the banking equivalent of interest? My checking account pays something like 0.002%. I keep my money there for security and convenience, just like my Gmail.