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Apple in the Clouds

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Arriving fashionably late on the cloud computing scene, Apple's new MobileMe service appears to be the answer to integrated and unified information across a user's Apple platforms. Rather than storing data individually on several platforms, it is kept on a single server or 'cloud' where it will keep all interconnected devices up to date with the user's information. Also, similar to Microsoft's Live Mesh which I have covered in some detail, MobileMe features an online desktop where the storage and sharing of files is possible and accessible by all deviced connected to the service. Also similar to Live Mesh, MobileMe incorporates ... Read Article »

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Live Mesh

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

  With Microsoft's 'next big thing' Live Mesh now firmly on the horizon, more details are becoming available about the system and how it will surely revolutionize the way information is shared globally. Introducing the idea of a web-desktop where the interconnection of web technologies and desktop operating systems provide a complete service, Live Mesh is surely the future of desktop computing. Here's a brief overview of the services offered in the Tech Preview which is now online: Interconnectivity The online 'device ring' area shows all the devices that are connected to the Live Mesh network, giving you the option to add new ... Read Article »

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