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Cloud Computing and Genealogy
TMG User Group
12 May 2012
Ben Franklin
Definition
 Delivery of data and computing as a service.
 You’ve used cloud computing:
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If you’ve ever uploaded your research to a
service like World Tree or Ancestry Family Tree,
If you’ve used GoogleDocs
If you’ve accessed your email via a web browser
Common Applications
 Storage
 File Sharing
 Synchronization
 Backups
File Sharing
 There are many to choose from:
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Most have a model of a small amount of free space, with
larger amounts available for a fee.
Sizes range from 2G to 7Gb for free.
 Two Biggest Issues:
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Security
Longevity
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LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keeps stuff safe)
Links
 http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2012/05/do-itrust-the-cloud.html
 http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/cloud/232901182/10-free-cloudstorage-options.htm?pgno=1
 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/skydrive/compare