Webified Desktop Apps vs Browser-based Apps

Webified Desktop Apps vs Browser-based Apps: "Written by Ebrahim Ezzy and edited by Richard MacManus. Ebrahim runs a search engine called Qube - which is a webified desktop app. Richard's Note: In some ways Ebrahim's conclusions in this article contradict my own views, but I think that makes it even more appropriate for Read/WriteWeb to publish. I'm looking forward to a robust discussion by readers in the comments section! More and more applications these days are being webified - meaning 'made to operate on the Web using a browser or made to function in a similar manner.' This is because the Internet is capable of significantly augmenting human interaction, with its decentralized system of ubiquitous data accessibility. WebOS, the remote desktop We've already seen a wealth of desktop-replicated web applications in the web 2.0 space - office suites, calenders, task management. A webtop (derived from 'desktop') pushes that replication to its limit. Also known as a WebOS, it is basically a virtual desktop on the web. It is a simple, less bloated, less featured and remotely accessible oper"