Cloud computing gets its name as a metaphor for the Internet. Typically, the Internet is represented in network diagrams as a cloud. The cloud represents all the things that make the network work. But there's more going on under the hood of cloud computing to simply compare it to the internet.

The topic here is quite sensational. Both Linux and Windows have their followers. The question is- which is better? While Windows is known for its user friendly features, Linux wins hands down owing to its varied feature set. Let us compare the two biggies on the following parameters:

The previous year saw the incredible popularity of buzzwords like SaaS (software as a service), Cloud Computing and utility computing.  Recent surveys show growth of cloud computing usage from around 31% to 46%. But is it really safe to shift from traditional computing to cloud computing?