Richard MacManus posted a great article on ZDNet in regards to desktop applications and web based applications. The main focus is on the current trend in developing “Web 2.0 Application”. The article goes on to discuss how desktop applications are on the way out and web based applications are in. I agree with Richard that the recent recognition AJAX has received has contributed to the Web 2.0 craze and development of web based applications. I believe that web based applications will see the day of light but not just yet. AJAX is a new concept and needs time to be adopted and properly developed to meet user standards. Richard also goes and lists several AJAX based applications. Read the full story.

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