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Utility Computing -- What Does It Mean to You?

Posted by Cliff on from the cutting-out-the-buzz-and-trimming-the-hype dept.

lastpub asks: "With all the vendors out there touting the latest industry buzzword of 'Utility Computing', I'm curious to find out what developers and IT professionals actually think about what that means. Each vendor has it's own message, and some of them have very nebulous descriptions. When you hear the term 'Utility Computing', what do you think?"

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  1. Yet Another by DynaSoar · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    "I'm curious to find out what developers and IT professionals..."

    IANAd&ITp. Why should that stop me? This is Slashdot.

    "When you hear the term 'Utility Computing', what do you think?"

    "Dot Com Gold Rush"
    "Metrosexual"
    "Virtual Storefront"
    "Macarena"
    "Electronic Village"
    "Disco"

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  2. Argh. Too much temptation! by 0x0d0a · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    When you hear the term 'Utility Computing', what do you think?"

    Natalie Portman. Naked and petrified. With grits being poured down the front of her pants.

    Ask a silly question...

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