An Introduction to Netbooks and Cloud Computing

Description

Netbook computers are now the fastest selling segment of the PC market. This book will help you choose a Netbook that is best suited to your needs and then show you how to set it up and use it effectively, especially by utilising the concept of 'Cloud' computing.

Chapter 1: Choosing a Netbook explains what constitutes a netbook and how it differs from other types of portable PCs together with it's advantages and disadvantages. The limitations of a netbook's relatively simple hardware are explained as are the comparative merits of the Windows or Linux operating systems.

Chapter 2: Getting Started shows you how to set up and get your netbook running properly. Topics covered include transferring files and settings to your netbook, customising your netbook and installing software. Security issues are discussed including data back-up and both wired and wireless connections to the Internet. The use of external hardware is also covered such as mice, printers, monitors and storage devices including Flash and hard disc drives.

Chapter 3: Cloud Computing shows how to use online resources to compensate for the relatively limited hardware of many netbooks. The basics of Cloud computing are covered, explaining why it is more or less mandatory when using netbooks .Then the advantages and drawbacks of Cloud computing are considered including security issues. Practical Cloud computing applications including e-mail, messaging services, online backup services and various free online applications available from Microsoft and Google are then dealt with.