Gtk 3.2 Will Let You Run Applications In a Browser 184
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from the never-get-off-the-merry-go-'round dept.
An anonymous reader submits this intriguing tidbit: "Gtk+ 3.2 will let you run any application in a browser thanks to the new HTML5 gdk backend. That means you'll be able to run GIMP, Gedit, a video editor or whatever, remotely (or on the same computer), using a web browser. Just imagine the possibilities!" At this point, says the article, it's only possible with Firefox 4.
Just imagine the possibilities!" (Score:5, Funny)
Can't... I'm too busy imagining the performance...
Re:Why exactly? (Score:5, Funny)
You have answered your first question with your seconds question.
Re:So (Score:2, Funny)
They get rid of minimize/maximize buttons to stay away from Windowsisms, yet they want to replicate what is basically ActiveX integration?
WTF, GNOME?
this opens a possibility (Score:4, Funny)
this opens a possibility that even the modern, newest computers, with gigabytes of RAM and multiple processors/cores won't be enough to do a basic thing without nearly hanging the entire machine.
Re:this opens a possibility (Score:3, Funny)
Whats hardware innovation if you can't make ludicrously inefficient use of it?
Re:Why exactly? (Score:5, Funny)
No programs should ever migrate to the web.
What if they migrate back to the desktop every spring?