This idea has been rolling around in my head for a while and I’ve heard inklings of it on podcasts such as TWIT and Buzz Out Loud but have never heard/seen it really put together in the way I see it. I keep hearing about how cloud computing is the next big thing, how it is going to take change the we work, and how we will never be tied to computers because everyone will use web apps or desktop apps that sync to the cloud.
The problem with this way of thinking arises when you look at people, like myself, who need to use power hungry applications like photoshop that simply can’t currently function well as a web app. Now, I know that there are options available like Aviary or Adobe’s Photoshop.com but these are, in my opinion, hobbled apps that are just short of what I need in my work flow. What is very interesting however are the emerging technologies like the cloud gaming device/software, OnLive, that promise to bring full fledged, powerhouse computing to you through a minimally spec’ed computer or through a tiny device that can be plugged into your tv. What is amazing about this tech, if it indeed works in the real world environment, is that you will no longer need some incredibly expensive gaming rig to play games at their highest potential.
