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the firefox computer - a dedicated internet and web 2.0 device

28 February, 2007 02:40

Toni's Garage posted an idea about a dedicated Firefox device.  A laptop type form factor that just runs Firefox as a dedicated user interface, nothing else.

The idea behind this is web based applications are now providing web 2.0 applications that have the ability to replace every day desktop applications.

Some have argued that this thin-client type network will replace the desktop operating system and local applications while others spew distaste with the idea of 'going back to the future'.

I have to agree with tony however.  My daily use on my home computer is almost entirely dependent on my browser.  Some examples are Yahoo! Mail (beta), Google's on-line word processor and spreadsheet applications, and Firefox plugins such as RSS readers, ftp clients, application development extensions, just to name a few.

I also like the idea of a 3rd party taking responsibility for my important data.  Trusted sites like Google have the financial backing to make sure my information is safe.  On the other hand, web 2.0 applications are popping up like spring time grass, and fizzling almost just as fast.

The Internet might not have a big enough back-bone for this idea quite yet.  For example, 3D gaming would be nearly impossible for a large user population with the current bandwidth being provided by most ISP's and the providers Internet pipes; not to mention current technology limitations and the ability for web 2.0 providers to take advantage of new and expensive technologies that would enable such.

However, Toni's idea is perfect for today's dedicated Internet surfer.  The technology wouldn't have to be expensive, I would imagine.  I would even purchase a device such as this instead of the likes of the Nokia N800.  Until it is available, I will continue drooling over the Nokia however. 

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i agree, myside. i'm finding myself installing fewer and fewer applications on my desktops and laptops. google has made my life so much easier and i think we're headed in the right direction. however, i don't think the idea will take off until the government opens their freakin' eyes and makes fiber to the house easier to install and cheaper.

heck | 01/03/2007, 18:21

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Main Entry: spew
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English spIwan; akin to Old High German spIwan to spit, Latin spuere, Greek ptyein intransitive verb
1 : VOMIT
2 : to come forth in a flood or gush
3 : to ooze out as if under pressure : EXUDE transitive verb
1 : VOMIT
2 : to send or cast forth with vigor or violence or in great quantity -- often used with out - spew-er noun
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