The Rough Guide to Cloud Computing

by Peter Buckley

Shows readers how to use online tools to become more productive, including coverage of Google Docs, Zoho Office, Twiddla, Flickr, Remember The Milk, and Evernote.

Genres: Nonfiction, Computers, Technology

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

You will certainly feel more confident about surfing the web and using online tools after reading "The Rough Guide to Cloud Computing". To be honest, I'd only heard the term "cloud computing" once and thought I must be missing out on some major part of how I use my computer. Turns out, the "cloud" is basically what people normally refer to as the internet. The FAQs are geared towards people who have a basic knowledge of computers, but don't really understand how servers work and how data is saved.

I was more interested in this book for the websites and apps it recommended, and I have to say I was very impressed! The reviews of each website contain relevant information, and the writer also refers you to other books and sources if you want more information on certain topics he doesn't cover. I also liked that he addressed concerns with security but giving a few tips on how to keep your information safe.

[Freda Mans-Labianca · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is so much information in this book. Very valuable content about everything you need to know about the certain aspects of computers and the internet. The problem is, you really have to be a brand new introduction to the world of computing for it to be useful. That is how basic the information is. Doesn't make it not useful, just not for anyone who has been on the internet or used a computer on a regular basis, even frequently.
I can only recommend this book to people who have never touched a computer.

[Cycapy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been wondering what cloud computing is. This small book gives me a rough idea of what this term means. This book introduces many web base applications that every one can make use of. They are sorted in different categories like office applications, imaging, audios, social networking applications and many others. This book is particular valuable to those people new to nowadays web-based computer world.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

A real quick read. Very informative, I even learned a thing or two that I'll actually use.

~Erika

[Gwyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of mostly personal cloud computing applications. Unfortunately, as with most computing books, a number of the applications reviewed are no longer working or active.