iPhone OS

[Ashley Aitken]

On 13/01/2007, at 6:02 AM, Kevin Callahan wrote:

> a main advantage I see to 2.0 apps (and AJAX) is that you need  
> fewer resources on the client side, but can offer decent functionality
>
> considering storage limitations of these handheld devices, it makes  
> sense to push for server side apps
>
> but Cocoa nuts want to port their Cocoa apps to the platform  
> instead of rewriting their apps -- and hosting them .. and  
> wondering what performance will be like via a browser .. relying on  
> network access and speed etc

Yes, the biggest problem with Web-based apps is that one needs access  
to the Web.  So if you're not next to some cheap (or free) WiFi you  
pay a great deal to use your important app.

I wouldn't want to have to rely on having Web access for my important  
apps.

Cheers,
Ashley.