Archive for May, 2008

What the Heck is Web 3.0

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

There is a lot of debate about the definition of Web 3.0. Some proposals include: 3d browsing, increased bandwidth, and artificial intelligence. There seems to be consensus that Web 3.0 will include the semantic web.

Instead of just a web of human-readable pages of text, imagine if the info on the web could also be easily parsed for meaningful data. The data could be both human and machine readable, with meaningful relationships easy to discern.

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Another Look at Flex and Silverlight (and JavaFX)

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

I have had the unique opportunity recently to participate in several “proof of concept” tests building essentially the same application in Flex and in Silverlight. What I found were some interesting distinctions, rarely discussed, that should be helpful when choosing a technology.

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Why Rich Internet Applications Are a Good Investment

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

When properly conceived, architected, and executed - RIAsĀ  can engage your users, build your brand, and drive your technology ROI.

How does this business transformation happen?

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