Butcloud computing still has some significant drawbacks, especially for non-business users.
“Cloud-based operating systems have their limitations.
One major downside is the dependence on a stable internet connection.
Accessing a file system in the cloud.Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn / Getty Images
Access to files, applications, and services can be disrupted without a reliable connection.
Microsoft Windows in the Cloud
Cloud computing is already mainstream.
Businesses can use Windows 365, and anyone can useGoogle’s Chrome.
Using a Samsung Chromebook.Brook Cagle / Unsplash
Chromebooks can be way less capable than an equivalent Windows laptop because it doesn’t need to be capable.
But the cloud is still the cloud.
Microsoft plans to let users boot directly into a cloud-hosted operating system.
It’s as if your rig’s internal drive was hosted in another location.
Without it a connection, you cannot use it.
With a MacBook or PC laptop, you might spend the whole week offline if you like.
And then there’s security.
Also, Cloud-based operating systems are more vulnerable to security attacks than traditional operating systems.
Cloud Computing = Subscription Service
For Microsoft, the appeal is obvious.
That’s a monthly or yearly charge instead of once every few years or more for an average user.
But it’s not as simple as just putting Windows on a remote server.
But that means it remains absolutely huge.
It contains zillions of lines of code, much of which is ancient legacy code.
“Chrome OS, by design, doesn’t have the legacy support that Windows has to include.
It might not have as many features as Windows, but so what?
Most of what we do these days is inweb appsanyway.
“Chrome, as a web-centric operating system, was designed with a focus on cloud-based applications and services.
It emphasizes simplicity, speed, and security for users who primarily work and collaborate online.
