Windows for Cloud Computing?

According to Steve Ballmer, Microsoft is set to unveil what he calls “Windows Cloud” within a month.

The operating system, which will likely have a different name, is intended for developers writing cloud-computing applications, said Ballmer.

Ballmer was quick to point out that Microsoft doesn’t envision products such as the Office productivity suite moving entirely off desktop PCs and onto the Internet. But Microsoft is working on a service that would let people do “light editing” of Office documents at places such as a public Internet kiosk.

The thing is, Windows Cloud is a separate project from Windows 7, so we’d probably see a stripped-down Vista or XP here. Are you interested in using Windows Cloud on your ASUS Eee, or are you satisfied with your OS (Windows/Linux) running Firefox or Chrome? Tell me what you think.

Microsoft will soon release ‘Windows Cloud’ OS, Ballmer says [via Lifehacker]

Eee PCs Will Have 3.75G Built-in, 7.5-hour Battery Life

ASUS has announced that they will be putting in 3.75G and 7.5-hour battery life in their Eee PC models for internet access anywhere.

According to ASUS,

With 3.75G, the Eee PC? will be able to deliver on its promise of borderless one-day computing better than ever before. No longer bound to Internet hotspots, 3.75G-equipped Eee PC? users will be able to enjoy low latency mobile broadband Internet access at high downlink and uplink speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and 2 Mbps** respectively, regardless of where they are?ensuring a seamless connected experience on the go. The Eee PC?s? 7.5-hour battery life*** provides more than ample power to keep it up and running during extended outdoor excursions.

ASUS will release the Eee PC 901 with 3.75G in October 2008.

Via ASUS.