Cloud computing actually represents the future of innovation, Let's not be so quick to proclaim a future that we might want to avoid.
"Cloud computing" is a nebulous term; it means using Internet servers. There are many ways to use servers; some pose ethical problems and some don't. Even if the server is running all free software, it might do various bad things to its users -- or it might not. See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/who-does-that-server-really-serve.html for a discussion of one issue that applies to some network services. There are other issues too. People should think carefully before using an Internet service, and should consult their consciences before developing one. So it would be wise to avoid terms such as "cloud computing" that encourage making a blanket decision, without considering the issues of each case. -- Dr Richard Stallman President, Free Software Foundation 51 Franklin St Boston MA 02110 USA www.fsf.org, www.gnu.org Skype: No way! That's nonfree (freedom-denying) software. Use free telephony http://directory.fsf.org/category/tel/ _______________________________________________ foundation-list mailing list foundation-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-list
