Grid computing among servers is fine. But the concept of networking
unused computers and using that for crunching large numbers is not
practical. This is mainly because it is not green (power consumption).
Such ideas are not economical for the purpose served. Not Sustainable.
What we need is like a Class AB Audio Amplifier. Deliver
Power on demand, or scale up/down (hardware switching) on demand,
efficiently. This is only possible in client-server systems. Cloud
Computing is the way. The clients are Low Power Multi-Media Terminals.
The Modules in the Servers can turn on, as demand increases, as more
people login or compute more.
What
i feel, think or understand. May not be practical or implementable
today. May free home user from lot of admin tasks. Web applications and
Services have made it possible already to some extent. When user has
only the LCD Monitor and Keyboard to manage, No OS or updates or even
Virus.
Let me assume the currency is in blips and a
Cloudlet is owned by a SSP - Software Services Provider. He whips out a
virtual pc on the cloudlet and let you use it. The power of a super
computer can be accessed on the Tablet or Netbook in your Knapsack.
Information
or concept is for thinking and learning, educate and entertain, some
are already being used and applied in the web. Some ideas are to promote
Tangential Thinking, this enables you to flex the tendons of your
brain; who knows, one day you may develop a cerebral six pack
