Cloud computing is a way for you to save files in a system not on your computer, it is through the internet, or "cloud". This makes it possible to find the files you need anytime.
Cloud computing will allow more things usually done on the computer to be done online.
Cloud computing management can be done most effectively through a personal I.T. consultant. There are various businesses that will supply your needs.
Cloud computing can be done on MAC or PC. I would check with your local college or trade school to see if they offer classes that would interest you.
Cloud computing is the phenomenon of using your computer and the internet to do many tasks which would otherwise have to be done in person. There is a .PDF download available titled "Cloud Computing Basics" at mhprofessional.com, which would be a good start for you.
I found three Cloud Computing magazines you might be interested in. They are; Alltop - Top Cloud Computing News, Cloud Computing Journal and TMC's Cloud Computing Magazine. I hope that you find these choices helpful.
I do not think that Linux is the only host for cloud computing. AT&T and HP are hosts for cloud computing also. You can get free cloud computing at intel.com.
Cloud computing is the sharing of information and software between businesses. At intel.com/cloud computing you will be able to find how to get free cloud computing. Also Bluepointdata.com and synaptic.com are places to start your search for free cloud computing.
Any computer website that has cloud computing on it should be able to keep you updated with news about cloud computing technology. I recommend Microsoft.
There is a good explanation of cloud computing at http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031. I think you can learn most of what you need to know there.
Cloud computing is better then normal grid computing as its cheaper to buy, use and maintain. Cloud computing can offer web hosting also which grid computing can not.
There is no normal cloud computing platform. Cloud computing is a new computer operating system that is becoming popular.
You can either go to: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing or searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-computing for a full definition of what cloud computing is.