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Each of these services basically refers to LUST
renting space on one or more computers that
reside on the Cloud. These services enable a
business person to utilize all or part of com- LOST
puters that will be maintained by experienced
technicians, and at a lower cost compared to
purchasing the hardware outright.
By Lee Tucker
Software as a Service (SaaS):
This is basically a software application that
resides on a Cloud based computer. Exam-
ples would be applications to manage finance
and accounting, inventory control, supply
chain management and customer relation-
ship management (CRM). SaaS enables a
business person to subscribe to the use of
the software without actually purchasing the
software and installing it at much higher cost.

Financial Considerations:
Each application is radically different and
should be researched and analyzed. But
generally, the costs will be less than purchas-
ing hardware and software licenses, espe-
cially when setup and maintenance costs are A friend recently assured me that I am too old to elicit lust
factored in. With most Cloud applications, from a man—not that any happily married, morally upright woman
one could consider the concept similar to a would be an intentional temptress or want to elicit anything illicit from
utility, in that a business person will only pay anyone. The context of my friend’s remark was (I think) supposed to San Diego
for what is actually utilized and the entire be heartening—like the up-side of being elderly, the desistance of an Woman
expense can be stopped or eliminated when inconvenience. I’m 69 (but people tell me I don’t look a day over 68 ½),
no longer needed. Capitalization and depre- and admittedly well past the age of flaunting or flirting. Still, there is
ciation is also a factor to consider and could something terminally sad about accepting that even if I tried, I couldn’t
be similar to leasing any business equipment quicken a man’s pulse. 33
versus an outright purchase. I do admit there is not one square inch of firm flesh left any-
where on my body. My skin has gone wrinkly, crepe-y and saggy at a
Cloud Computing can be a good way to rate that can be visibly tracked on a daily basis. I see no positive spin
handle computer needs for small, medium on these facts. I bruise easily, heal slowly and my skin has gotten so
and large companies. My research indicates thin I’m afraid to exfoliate.
that there are thousands of small and start-up There are so many things people just don’t tell you about ag-
business that elected to go with the Cloud, ing. For instance, in my youth I had heard people say that old women
mainly to keep start-up costs low. Yet, with become butt-less. Little did I know—until the disappointing personal
growth, many tend to stay with it because it’s experience—that you don’t lose your butt, your waist just thickens up
more economical to expand. My research and you start looking more like a sausage than an hourglass.
also indicates that many Fortune 500 CEOs We won’t even talk about wings and wattles—did my friend
are happy with their decisions to utilize the really think I see myself as a fem fatale? I try to be presentable, but on
Cloud. the inconspicuous side. Neutrals are my go-to colors. I sort of have a
signature style, but no one would say I’m haute—nor hot either appar-
So in conclusion, why go with the Cloud? ently. I do own a few designer labels, but I bought them all on the sale
There will likely be lower hardware and racks at consignment shops.
software costs, lower setup and maintenance I concede that I have entered the Metamucil era of life—and the
costs and you can save on utilities. As newer statin era, the 81mg aspirin era, the omeprazole era, and the glucos-
software releases are produced, most Cloud amine era. I have enough pills to start a small pharmacy, but I never
providers will provide the upgrades, and they make it a topic of conversation (of course, here I am writing it for publi-
typically have the most capable versions of cation).
software and site licenses, so they'll also I have no estrogen, no collagen and no illusion that I occupy the
have access to features at much lower costs daydreams of elderly men. But I’m relatively alert and I wear cute shoes.
than you’d be able to get with any outright I also practice good oral hygiene, I still shave my legs and I try to smell
purchases. nice. Unless and until the happy eventuality that I might afford a skin
peel, a face lift and liposuction, this is the best I can do with what I’ve
got left.