Web-based applications provide the power of desktop and server applications with the flexibility and accessibility of the Web. Using Web browsers, users can securely access applications from anywhere within the reach of the company intranet or extranet. Users have access to the data 24/7.
Eventually web-based applications will replace the desktop. Well maybe they won't replace the desktop, but they just might replace some of these expensive full productivity suites. But first web-based apps need to prove that they can do job and do it securely. Office applications are to important to business.
Currently the web-based applications do not produce what I would consider professional looking work. Especially when someone is trying to open a product that you created using a web-based doc. another downside is that you need a connection to the web to access your apps. If your connection is flaky your just gonna make yourself crazy trying to accomplish your tasks. Apps that stay on your computer are just more accessible.
I don't see web-based applications taking over for at least another 10 years. But as Internet speeds to homes increase web-based applications will look a little more appealing.
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