I am curious, if there could be a way to use web2py to create an installable desktop application. The app would be based on a web app so would have much of the same code. I would want/hope to find a way to bundle a local database (mongodb or couchdb if it works with web2py) and have the local db sync to the server when changes are made. For a UI, i would probably keep it web based and see if I could package it with a webkit instance, or have it open in the browser as the main ui, this way I can still use html/js for the front end as the web app is.
Example. Say that online there is a large product catalog. each company has their own catalog. when using the offline app, you would authenticate with the server first, then once authenticated, it would download/sync your companies catalog to your local server/computer. Then you could work with it even while there is no internet. When you come back on line (or as youre using it) it would sync/stay in sync with the server. Syncing, i know is another task unto itself. But in this case, one could use this offline app as a POS system for an in store purchase. when you add a product it syncs with the server. Is there any way this can be done with web2py? --
