Cloud Computing Explained

Posted by Adrian Smith on September 20, 2008

The launch of Google’s Chrome browser has triggered media hype around cloud computing issues.

The ABC’s Background Briefing has a very entertaining podcast and the show page has some great links for further information.

My favorite is the song about life down on the Server Farm.

Classifying Social Networking Web Sites

Posted by Adrian Smith on September 16, 2008

Social Networking

This image is an interesting picture I found on Brian Solis’ Blog that groups social media web sites in terms of the forum they provide for sharing information, ideas and conversations.

Scientific Computing – Online Magazine

Posted by Adrian Smith on September 03, 2008

The Scientific Computing World web site is a great resource that provides information in the areas of Data Analysis, Modelling, Simulation, Data Management and High Performance Computing. The site also provides a free subscription to the magazine and numerous articles.