* I think picking file system should be the least of your worries.

If you are concerned about performance and expect constant email stream you should host mail, database and web-servers on separate computers. There is a reason any reputable host does it this way. Plus increased load on one component doesn't affect others.

I think file picking system should be the least of your worries.

Check out Page Plus: http://www.pagepluscellular.com/

They are prepaid reseller using Verizon network. There is a forum here: http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php/364-Page-Plus-Cellular

If storage media is used for backups - try restoring them. If files that are stored there are not changed - you can also save MD5 (or some other hash) in separate file and re-calculate/re-check it periodically.

Someone else already mentioned 3G Android phone. I recommend http://www.pagepluscellular.com/ (prepaid Verizon reseller). They have monthly plans and pay-as-you go plans. I use $80 card that gives you 2000 minutes and lasts a year. Data on this plan is $1/MB but it is still viable if you use rarely and limit background data usage with Droidwall app (your phone needs to be rooted)

Can you elaborate? Chrome already supports AdBlock

How is it different from having your own dedicate server in someone's datacenter? It seems that OP assumes that cloud is somehow less secure than other alternatives. I just don't see a difference.

To clarify: I am only talking about storing encrypted data on the cloud. If you need to run an application on the cloud that needs data decrypted none of what I said applies.

Am I missing something here? If you encrypt your data yourself before sending it to the cloud storage and use more than one provider - what seems to be a problem?

Same here.

Is it:

1) NF pays content owner lump sum $X and gets right to stream content unlimited number of times within specific time period

2) NF pays content owner $Z lump sum and then $Y for every time content is streamed

3) Mix of the above?

Another important point not mentioned by the author of the article is that gadgets and being "permanently connected" cause dimished attention span. IMO it gets to the point when individuals are unable to concentrate and get anything done because there is always something "important" that requires their attention RIGHT NOW, like Facebook notification, text message on the phone, Twitter updates, etc. And if there are no distractions people subconsciously start seeking for them.

Take a look at http://www.pagepluscellular.com/ - they are prepaid Verizon reseller that I've been using for years. They allow BYOD; you can use most of the Verizon phones (except BB, IPhone and Verizon prepaid phones) - I use Droid Incredible. I am on their "Pay-Per-Minute" plans because it fits me the best - my usage is quite small. There is a forum about PagePlus here: http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php/364-Page-Plus-Cellular

Can someone seriously explain in a simple terms what this means if it is true? From what I understand - cheap(er) energy/electricity? Just how much cheaper that what is available now?

This is how I roll!