What's The Verdict, Web or Not?

[Richard Gaskin]

Peter T. Evensen wrote:

> This thread has gone on a bit, but I just wanted to chime in.  The main 
> reason we are getting pressure to deliver a browser-based solution is that 
> schools do not want to go and "touch" each machine to install 
> anything.  This includes a new plug-in.  Requiring plug-in removes the 
> reason for wanting a browser-based product.

That's been the primary concern with every IT manager I've spoken with 
on this issue as well.

With consumers it's not a problem:  most of them will simply not 
download and install the plugin, so it's no problem for them to just 
move on to any other page on the web. ;)


> Granted, Revolution could deliver the same thing with a small runtime that 
> is installed on a server someplace, eliminating the need to install 
> anything on the client, 

You'd still need some sort of client to run downloaded elements, unless 
I misunderstand the scenario you envision.

> but then everything would have to be redone in Revolution.

Repurposing content is a major task that ultimately affects us all at 
one time or another.  May I ask what sort of formats these content 
elements are currently in?

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