� Shining the light on WeatherBug | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com: "The cool news for WeatherBug was an API, giving developers access to the data for building applications that integrate weather data and alerts. any developer to build rich applications that integrate live, local weather information and alerts. WeatherBug also has a 'Backyard Network,' which allows consumers to install a sophisticated weather station (for about $500), hook it up to a home automation system as well as share data with the extensive WeatherBug "
Steve's Commentary
This "Backyard Network" is a good example of collective and distributed systems. Many consumers will take pride in contributing to a national grid of weather sensors. This model has a lot of potential for innovation and profit. The larger this network grows, the better it will be, thus adding more value and attracting more consumers.
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