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Woz is absolutely right. The real problem with cloud is stewardship. Hypothetically, let us assume the advertisement model fails for Google, what will i need t

by minm 14y ago

Woz is absolutely right. The real problem with cloud is stewardship. Hypothetically, let us assume the advertisement model fails for Google, what will i need to pay for my cloud apps ($20/month or $200/month). What if Facebook changes hand and run by Kuwait Oil Barons? What if the cloud service provider sold to my arch competitor? After seeing the TWiT.TV show about Roll your Personal Cloud (http://twit.tv/show/know-how/1 http://twit.tv/show/know-how/1) I have started using Tonido (http://www.tonido.com http://www.tonido.com) for my remote access and sync needs. It can be run completely local and authentication is between my browser and the Tonido device. I am happy sofar and completely own my data.

EvanAnderson 14y ago
At least where I am, in the US, hosting your own services at home is all well and good until you become frustrated with the piddly upload bandwidth you get from your ISP and the potential of running afoul of transfer caps. Consumer acceptance of "personal clouds" isn't going to happen if using traditional "cloud services" is cheaper, faster, and more reliable. I don't see that story getting better anytime soon.
- minm 14y ago
  It works out for me. Because 70% of my access happens within my home from different devices and i get to use my gigabit connection in the LAN. I think for many users it is the right setup (Unless otherwise you are a traveling salesperson).
  - EvanAnderson 14y ago
    My personal situation is much the same as yours and it works well for me, too. I question how well, however, it would work for someone who is more into creating media with their mobile phone than I am, or someone who wants to share data from their personal network with friends / family.
    - minm 14y ago
      I agree. Sharing can be a pain if you have crappy upload bandwidth. I use timewarner extreme internet. That works out very well.

by minm 14y ago

EvanAnderson 14y ago

At least where I am, in the US, hosting your own services at home is all well and good until you become frustrated with the piddly upload bandwidth you get from your ISP and the potential of running afoul of transfer caps. Consumer acceptance of "personal clouds" isn't going to happen if using traditional "cloud services" is cheaper, faster, and more reliable. I don't see that story getting better anytime soon.

minm 14y ago
It works out for me. Because 70% of my access happens within my home from different devices and i get to use my gigabit connection in the LAN. I think for many users it is the right setup (Unless otherwise you are a traveling salesperson).
- EvanAnderson 14y ago
  My personal situation is much the same as yours and it works well for me, too. I question how well, however, it would work for someone who is more into creating media with their mobile phone than I am, or someone who wants to share data from their personal network with friends / family.
  - minm 14y ago
    I agree. Sharing can be a pain if you have crappy upload bandwidth. I use timewarner extreme internet. That works out very well.