Roberto X, como eu adiantei há 1,5 semana, chuta o pau da barraca ao descrever um possível 'bizplan' do Google. Saca só um trechinho (em que Roberto tenta justificar pq o Google estaria lançando "networks in a box" [containers plug'n'play com cpu's e muito storage] e iria espalhá-las ao redor do globo - ufs.. sacou nada? Então leia a coluna anterior do cara antes de prosseguir):

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"But the most important reason for Google to distribute its data centers in this way is to work most efficiently with a hardware device the company is thinking of providing to customers. This embedded device, for which I am afraid I have no name, is a small box covered with many types of ports - USB, RJ-45, RJ-11, analog and digital video, S-video, analog and optical sound, etc. Additional I/O that can't be seen is WiFi and Bluetooth. This little box is Google's interface to every computer, TV, and stereo system in your home, as well as linking to home automation and climate control. The cubes are networked together wirelessly in a mesh network, so only one need be attached to your broadband modem or router. Like VoIP adapters (it does that too, through the RJ-11 connector) the little cubes will come in the mail and when plugged in will just plain work.

"Think about the businesses these little gizmos will enable. The trouble with VoIP in the home has been getting the service easily onto your home phone. Then get a box for each phone. The main hurdle of IP TV is getting it from your computer to your big screen TV. Just attach a box to every TV and it is done, with no PC even required. Sounds like Apple's Video Express, eh? On top of entertainment and communication the cubes will support home alarm and automation systems - two businesses that are huge and also not generally on the radar screens of any Google competitors."
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Quem tem medo do Google?

E quem deveria estar c@g@nd0 de medo mas tá se lixando?