Webtop, RIA, and "Webified"

There were some interesting discussions late last week regarding Rich Internet Applications (RIA), a new term called "webified", and the webtop. If you recall, I've been doing a series on the Bubbles and Ebrahim Ezzy had a guest post on Read Write / Web, where life. But I still believe the future of computing isn't entirely web-based. It's necessary to have the desktop as the pivotal point, because the power of the desktop is important for a rich user experience - and will be, for a very long time to come.Ebrahim uses the word "webified" to describe this model - which I think is confusing. With words like podcast, RSS, wikis, I think "webtop" - the web+desktop - makes a whole lot more sense and could gain better adoption. But I still agree with his point. The desktop is still going to remain a key part of the equation, at least in the immediate future. Fellow Penn alumn Ryan Stewart added his 2.0 cents in a Ken Yarmosh is a consultant who helps organizations get the most out of their technology investments. He works with technology users and creators across various industries, focusing on technology education and strategy. With over 7 years IT experience, Ken has worked with small businesses, non-profits, federal agencies, and multi-million dollar companies. His online efforts include acting as the Editor for the Corante Technology Hub and authoring the