Add to list as necessary. I've already pulled in a few items from other posts. We can come up with a referendum/consensus on the topic.
Traditional Apps: UP SIDE Better performance No dependent on an internet connection (if server is not installed locally) Many people still prefer to own product outright Product keeps working even if company goes belly up Generally has access to system resources that allowing a web app to have may be problematic Information is locally secured and controlled DOWN SIDE Require advanced development personel to produce (high cost) Can be cumbersome to upgrade/update Use local storage OS Update can make app buggy or unusable Data must be secured and backed up by trained professionals Web Apps: UP SIDE Nothing to download Purchases can be subscription based, guaranteeing steady income stream (upside for the dev!) Generally universal (provided they are developed to be so) Sites are typically high availability (given good ISP SLA and servers running in data center) DOWN SIDE Dependent on internet connection availability and speed Purchases are typically subscription based (downside for the consumer!) Prone to drive by attacks (site is compromised) _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
