The future of the Internet
I read various blogs because people write interesting things. Unfortunately, some of them get quite technical.
I just read a fascinating article by Donncha on his blog. I don’t really understand the technical side of it, but I think what he is saying is that our computers will be doing all the work soon, and the web server thingies won’t be doing any. This is amazing stuff.
But it got me thinking. And I have an even better idea.
Suppose I just download the Internet onto my laptop?
This will be brilliant because then I can cancel my broadband, as I won’t need to connect any more. I will have it all here. Maybe the idea will catch on and they will start to sell all computers with the Internet preloaded.
This means that we won’t need to use our modems or broadband or any of that expensive rubbish, because of course we don’t need to connect any more to get the information. Everything will be preloaded.
It means that you can browse the Interweb anywhere. Even down a coalmine. Or at the bottom of the sea. Or even up the road from me.
And there will be no more viruses or spam. Unless you send them to yourself. Security will be perfect because your credit card details will never leave your computer.
Just think of the speed. I won’t have to wait for ages because some prat sends me an e-mail with a picture that’s 500Mb is size, because it’ll already be there!
Of course people will say that the Internet is being updated all the time. That’s no problem, because those magazines you see in the newsagent seem to love giving out DVDs of stuff, so they can just give the latest updates each month.
I really think I could be onto something here.
Oh well no danger of being baffled with technology on my blog.
And here was me thinking the interweb was just a load of girdls down the post office messing with cables and buttons. Well I never.
@Flirty – I am completely baffled by the content of your blog. I never understood the female mind, but I’m learning….!
@K8 – No. I think its files and things. I already have some of them on my laptop, so it’s just a case of adding some more.
If I could buy a PC that was pre-loaded with the entire contents of the Internet that was, is or will be, then I might consider it. Anything less may well be asking for trouble and desktop support technicians and network administrators and web designers and code writers and business analysts. Then of course we would need middle managers with executive assistants and up and coming young MBA’s with drive and it would all go downhill from there.
Think I’ll stick with my slate and chalk!
@Brianf – Of course it’ll be the entire Internet [I’m downloading it right now]. There would be no point otherwise.
@Grannymar – Luddite!
Grandad I advise on trying out something like this due to the dangers of you becoming greedy. Google did it and look how they turned out.
What’s greedy about it? I’m leaving a copy for everyone else if they want to load it down.
Grandad,
You do, of course, already have a far more sophisticated system capable of not only storing and retrieving data, but also of processes independent of any programming. The current storage levels within the system are probably no more than 10% of potential capacity and you can add to it through almost any medium imaginable 😉
I know about that system. Unfortunately, while it is still quite good at the processing powers, it is getting old. The ROM is quite good, but the RAM is beginning to fail and one or two of the input devices need replacement.
I wish such a concept does not become a reality as I would have to waste a lot of time sifting through and deleting 80% of the trash that is on the internet. A lot of it includes porn, online pharmacies and a lot of advertisement spams..
But Aby, you will be able to delete that 80% off your hard disk and never have to wade through it again.
Think of the saving in diskspace and the saving of time.
Just noticed an article on the BBC. Looks like Google have read your blog and are acting on your idea!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6708375.stm