> Well, have a look at Java Web Start, .NET ClickOnce or Adobe AIR
> "install badge".
>
Java Web Start is in the right direction, but is still limited pull
communication, unless you use sockets on other ports, which may or may
not be available. I am starting to realize that my want for push is
driving much of my thoughts, but I think it would make a significant
difference.
>
> Something like Opera Unite?
>
I am not familiar with Opera Unite. I'll check it out.
>
>
> That'd be a Java applet, or a Java desktop app served with Java Web
> Start.
>
refer back to my earlier point. push, push, push.
>
> Yes!
>
Though yes is technically an answer, I was hoping for a bit more
discussion. : )
>
> Who would you do it? using a "plug-in" for each language? how would it
> be different from Flash, Silverlight or Java applets?
>
Basically, yes. The browser could have different VMs built into it.
AND run on it's own port with it's own protocols in order to
streamline the process. Discussion.
> Have a look at "server-sent events" in HTML5 and the WebSockets
> protocol and API.
>
I will. Thanks.
>
> Why do you think we're all dealing with x-browser compat? because
> people don't upgrade their browsers; so why would it be different?
>
But this new idea would halt the need for "upgrades". As long as the
browser understood the language, the display of the application would
be handled by the programmer.
>
> No, why would it be?
>
It would of course depend on the implementation of the "browser". But
I see Java (for instance) as being more encapsulated than things like
javascript, PHP, css, and html. You could control access to the client
computer's resources, etc. I will admit (and did) that this is my
least effective point. I again was looking for discussion.
> Hey, "the WWW kiddy pool", you're a few years late!
??? I'm not sure what you are suggesting here.
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