On 11/9/06, jacky <<a href="mailto:gtkdict@yahoo.com.cn">gtkdict@yahoo.com.cn</a>> wrote: > like Adobe Apollo[1]? > > [1] <a href="http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/Apollo">http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/Apollo </a> > <blockquote style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;" class="gmail_quote">Apollo is a cross-OS runtime that allows developers to leverage their existing web development skills (Flash, Flex, HTML, Ajax) to build and deploy desktop RIA's. </blockquote><div> In Windows, you can rename the .html file to .hta so it will run like a normal Windows application. </div> At some point, yes!, it's like Apollo, however, I'm guessing Apollo will be using another set's of libraries other than what we currently have (ie. XUL). another question is will it be GPL? and if yes, will it's libraries have the capability to embed itself in Gtk+/QT Widgets, like what we currently have like gtkmozembed Widget. The approach is like an embedded webpage in Ubiquity, that use AJAX, so installation will be very interactive and easy to understand for new users. Imagine the difference for new users if Windows XP does not have the avatars that guides the user upon setting up the system, or the paperclip on MS Office. Somewhat making use of the graphical advancement of AJAX will make the desktop more sensible to use. Regards, Joel -- Don't let your future genes deteriorate..