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Originally Posted by edgeprod
I gotcha now; I think that the browser environment provides the same flexibility, personally, and all devices have a browser -- not all devices have a desktop capable of running whatever executable I make. It seems like a step backwards to make a desktop app, personally.
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I think you are right in general, but if you did create something that could have use or preference to someone in a desktop form. You could take the data and work with it and then synchronize back with the server which would have positive performance aspects.
I used to do work for a company that used salesforce and they just couldn't stand how slow and clunky it was because of it being web based. I don't know if salesforce has improved or changed, but I've heard many call it a pos because of that.
you could probably write a desktop app as an add-on to it as an extra way to monetize or maybe even offer it as an option to expand interest.. I think with mobile its a different story.
I think depending on the purpose of the application a native mobile app can be much more usable then a website.
This is a little silly because I'm talking about a fictitious application, but I guess it's all just some food for thought really