As a Utility – Metaphors of Information Technologies [Elektronisk resurs]

• Building on conceptual metaphor theory, this article investigates and argues the importance of the utility metaphor in discussions shaping information technologies. The results reveal that the utility metaphor has been evoked in different shapes and forms continually since the late fifties relating, for example, to concepts such as Time-sharing, Computer networks, The computer grid, Utility computing, and – the contemporary metaphor – Cloud computing. 

Ämnesord

Natural Sciences  (hsv)

Computer and Information Science  (hsv)

Other Computer and Information Science  (hsv)

Naturvetenskap  (hsv)

Data- och informationsvetenskap  (hsv)

Annan data- och informationsvetenskap  (hsv)

Social Sciences  (hsv)

Media and Communications  (hsv)

Information Studies  (hsv)

Samhällsvetenskap  (hsv)

Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap  (hsv)

Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap  (hsv)

Library and Information Science  (hb)

Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap  (hb)

Handel och IT  (hb)

Bussiness and IT  (hb)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

Conceptual metaphor theory

cloud computing

perceptions

information technology

Social shaping of technology