[Coco] Announcing CoCoCloud (aka DriveWire 5)

[Joel Ewy]

On 04/01/2014 09:33 AM, Aaron Wolfe wrote:
> Greetings CoCoNuts,
>
> I am very excited to let everyone know about the latest in DriveWire
> developments:  the CoCoCloud.  This project was originally intended to
> be DriveWire 5, but I have changed the name to reflect the new cloud
> based design.
>
> This all new DriveWire extends the capabilities of DW4 into the next
> century and beyond.  For starters, all disk images and all serial
> processing are done in the cloud.  No more worrying about local
> storage or organization of your OS9 or DECB disks.  A convenient
> wizard based CoCoCloud Client (CCCC) will upload all relevant files
> and information to our cloud based system, where you can access them
> from anywhere with internet connectivity.  The CCCC also automatically
> detects local CoCos and preconfigures your account* for maximum
> compatibility.
>
> Because all serial connections are now handled off site, you will need
> a small adapter that plugs into your CoCo or FPGA board and converts
> the local data exchange for online compatibility.  They come in both
> male and female versions and in a variety of exciting colors.  In the
> coming months we will introduce the CloudCoCo, which removes the need
> for a local Color Computer altogether.
>
> *CoCoCloud accounts can be authenticated via your choice of Facebook
> or Google accounts.  They link automatically when you first log in.
This is awesome stuff Aaron.  But will the CloudCoCo be compatible with 
the upcoming 64-bit 63009 FPGA CPU?  And I hope you've been working with 
the FPGA guys on compatible true-color video modes. Sign me up for a 
female adapter board as soon as they reach production.

JCE

> -Aaron
>
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