Maxthon Cloud

[John1397]

I use XP with maxthon 3.4.5.2000 I noticed they have a maxthon advertised as cloud browser what does this mean?

John

[Geek-9pm]

In is in the cloud. Andit is free.

    Pros
    Loads of nifty browsing helper features, including video-ad fast-forwarding. Speedy performance. Two page-rendering engines (Webkit and Trident) for compatibility. Good support for new Web standards. Cloud syncing of tabs, passwords, and more. Do Not Track enabled by default.

But...

Cons Tabs not as flexible as other browsers'. May be too crammed with features for some users' tastes.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2408060,00.asp

[camerongray]

It's basically just marketing stuff to do with how it has the facility to sync information between different devices running the browser amongst a few other things.

Whatever your preferred browser is, you should always keep it updated to the latest version.

In is in the cloud.

And that is somehow meant to clear it up?

[Geek-9pm]

It is in the cloud.  Is that not clear. It should not be clear. It is in the could. When something is in the clued, you don't see it or even sense where it is. It is clearly in the cloud. If you don't understand it, you get the idea. You can't understand it. You have no way of knowing anything about it. It is hidden from you
- OR -.
Meaning it stores both data and programs elsewhere, not principally in the device.
Does that help?

My point is that when you delegate some of your interest  to a cloud server, you are depending on the integrity of somebody you do not kn ow. They are just a name. They acre in Cyber Space. Whatever that is.

[camerongray]

It is in the cloud.  Is that not clear. It should not be clear. It is in the could. When something is in the clued, you don't see it or even sense where it is. It is clearly in the cloud. If you don't understand it, you get the idea. You can't understand it. You have no way of knowing anything about it. It is hidden from you

And now you are just rambling...  It is totally possible to understand how stuff works in the cloud if you actually tried rather than going down the approach of "It's scary new stuff and I don't like it".  In the end, this "cloud" stuff is just a bunch of servers sitting in a datacenter, it's not magic.

Cloud purely means that some services are hosted remotely.  In the case of the Maxthon browser it is referring to how it can sync data between devices and having some other features like online file storage and note taking.  That seems pretty easy to understand to me.

[Geek-9pm]

In the end, this "cloud" stuff is just a bunch of servers sitting in a datacenter, it's not magic.

Can you verify that? If in the event of a security breach, how would yo ever find who compromised your date?
Cloud does not simply mean a remote data center. It means you do not know who has your data. You data can be handled by an number of entitles.

http://www.timeless-tech.com.au/physical-servers-vs-virtual-servers/

Physical Servers are the traditional way of doing things (in IT traditional means more than 3 years ago!) and involve a piece(s) of hardware that are configured to perform the tasks of your business. Generally this hardware is in your server room or broom closet. They can play any role required in the business, from Mail Server to a Web Host Server or even a combination of a wide variety of roles where required. ... .

Cloud is a general term, largely expressed in marketing, to describe any server/service that is put outside your own control for someone else to maintain on your behalf. This type of solution is not new and have historically been called outsourcing, services from Application Service Providers and more going back over the last 20 years. The Cloud terminology has gained great traction with decision makers because it sounds like a wonderful and cheap solution to remove IT considerations from a business

Basically, it means somebody else takes the responsibility.

[patio]

The clock is ticking on this Topic...you guys are arguing semantics...

[Geek-9pm]

OK, Patio. Let me have one more try.
The topic is 'Re: Maxthon Cloud'
That product is one of many that offer a way to tie you desktop browser to your cell phone browser. And some other things.
The term 'cloud' is used very broadly and does not imply a quality of service. It just means the process is done elsewhere and not inside your desktop.
Here is a recent article fro PCWorrld magazine.
Seamlessly sync your data across devices

Work isn’t anchored to one device or one location. In a typical day, you can go from working on a multimonitor desktop rig in the office to a laptop at a client site to a desktop at home, working in sips on a tablet or smartphone in between.
This unfettered mobility means its more critical than ever that you’re able to access important files across devices, platforms and apps. Follow these tips for keeping all your data in sync, so you can keep doing business wherever your business takes you.

That article is two years old, so one would expect more is available now.
Here is a more recent article from PCMag with a list of top services.
The Best Cloud Storage Solutions

Many of the best solutions do something specific, like handle photos exceptionally well and make them easier to share with your friends. The services you choose should be right for the job that needs doing. There isn't one magic bullet that fills all needs. That's not a bad thing. Using multiple services allows you to compartmentalize your data, which in turn may let you take advantage of the free space allotments most services offer. Separate your music from your photos from your office files, and each set might weigh in under the free account limit with three different services.

Is that better? 

[camerongray]

Yet another op with a simple question is now likely totally confused by Geek-9pm going off on a tangent about some new technology that he doesn't fully understand...