Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
Originally posted by: bwanaaa
data mining
Tha was the first reason popped in my head.
I may be way off on this line of thinking, but I occassionally read predictions about the future of computing, that seem to believe that typical users may no longer require/desire their own PCs. Instead they will simply have an account on a supercomputer that provides all their computing needs. No more shopping for a new PC every couple years, just a subscription fee every month. Since they pay for ISP anyways, the monthly fee, though likely higher than what they pay for just the internet access, would be offset by the savings incurred from not needing to purchase the hardware any longer.
Certainly would be groundbreaking if Google offered up such a service. *Do away with your PC that was practically antiquated by the time you bought it, don't pay for software anymore, 1 flat monthly rate replaces all that for you. We provied all the equipment, software, and services you will ever need. Plans to fit every users needs.*
They could provide the necessary equipment much the way sattelite and cable companies provide for their services. Might be unfeasible or unpopular? Just something I have read speculation about.
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