End of the Desktop? Google Backs WebGL

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Apr 29, 2010 5:47 PM EDT
Linux Magazine; By Joe Brockmeier
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Stick a fork in the desktop, it's done! Recently Google demoed a port of Quake II to WebGL and HTML5, showing that even first person shooters are suitable applications to run in the browser. While the tide isn't going to turn all at once, it seems more likely than ever that a browser-based desktop is a viable option and ultimately the way many users will experience all applications.

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