Linked by Joshua Boyles on Mon 9th Jun 2003 16:45 UTC
This entire article is written as a proposal to a coprporation for a new, very unique computing system. Please offer criticism and suggestions to improve the system, and tell me whether you think it could work. What exactly is the "Edge Computing System" And more importantly, why would I want to go to the trouble of developing it? The Edge Computing System is just that, an entire system, not just a new type of computer or new software suite. The Edge is the means by which you can have your personal computer with you at all times.
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I am not sure a compelling enough problem exists for a revolutionary solution.
1. The Internet makes document availability less of an issue. If I am travelling and forget a document, I can have it e-mailed to me. If I am thinking ahead but do not wish to carry physical media, I can put it up on a ftp or web server. A variety of remote access solutions exist.
2. Web access is getting easier and easier (for instance, WiFi).
3. MS's monopoly status, near-universal HTML and PDF readers and evolving MS-compatability and open document format efforts (the last of which I think is the most important on a long-term basis) make viewer/editor availability less of an issue. Java-on-the-client can also be used to great advantage here.
4. Notebooks are getting lighter, cheaper and more powerful everyday. (In terms of size, they have already reached the physical limits imposed by human hands and human eyes.
5. For use within closed environments (company, school), a variety of thin client solutions are available. I have got to believe that thin client solutions for closed environments I believe are going to be a big growth area -- and might be an area where small Linux-based companies can compete with Sun and the like.
6. With 24/7 network availability, thin clients need only passwords rather than physical dongles or media.