Sun 18 Mar 2007
The batch of current Web 2.0 websites shows that there’s a real alternative to the traditional desktop envirornment.
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The Web 2.0 is simply just another internet fad. The ability to manipulate the data and use applications with just an internet connection and your favorite browser is very compelling. Most of the applications that we use every day have been enhanced with internet features; Looking at the current crop of Web 2.0 websites clearly demonstates that the platform is incredibly versatile. You can take a look at AjaxWrite (www.ajaxwrite.com) or ZohoWriter (www.zohowriter.com) for a spot of online word processing. Box (www.box.net) you can use it to store your data. Backpackit (www.backpackit.com), Basecamp (www.basecamphq.com), Writeboard (www.writeboard.com) and Ta-da-list (www.tadalist.com) are all from 37Signals (www.37signals.com) who is completely embracing the Web 2.0 with the applications its developing. If you wanna build a quick site , which has to be updated often you don’t need Dreamweaver or FrontPage with Edit My Site online (www.editmysiteonline.com). Protopage (www.protopage.com) offers you a webpage that can contain a huge range of information including news, links and feeds. And if you use Hotmail for instance and want an Outlook like calendar, check out Kiko (www.kiko.com) . The desktop and webtop are not as exclusive as they once were. With tools as Zimki (https://portal.zimki.com) now available to build web-based applicatons , may begin sonner than anyone imagine completely abandon the desktop, but it’s not just possible yet. However the desktop and webtop are not exclusive anymore.

























































































