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> People are used to the instant gratification from a web app

Which people? The 1% inside the tech bubble?

Outside of the tech bubble people still download stuff. And smart phones like Android and iPhone with their downloadable apps don't really condition people to use web apps.

If you want to make bold statements about the software market take a look at the people outside of your tech savvy peer group.



I guess we will have to agree to disagree. Here is a good article on the web app vs downloadable: http://www.kalzumeus.com/2009/09/05/desktop-aps-versus-web-a...

I don't have an stats but from watching regular people use computers I absolutely believe that people are much more willing to give something a go if it involves clicking a button on a web page rather then downloads and installers etc.




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