web as a platform
Traditionally, software was developed for specific platforms, such as Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. Today, developers build Web-based applications that run on the Web, that are completely independent of the user’s actual computer operating system. One of the goals of Web 2.0 is to facilitate the use of the Web as a development platform.
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- Web Page
A document on the World Wide Web. Every Web page is identified by a unique URL(Uniform Resource Locator).
- Web Site
A site (location) on the World Wide Web. Each Web site contains a home page, which is the first document users see when they enter the site. The site might also contain additional documents and files. Each site is owned and managed by an individual, company or organization.
- webafied
A term used to refer to any application that has been enabled for Web access. The application may contain only some Web components to be considered webafied.
- Webian Shell
Webian Shell is an open source prototype full-screen Web browser you can use on any device that doesn’t need to run a desktop. It is basically a graphical shell for the Web as it provides a full screen environment that works like a Web browser but with a minimal interface. It is best suited to […]
- webOS
A mobile operating system originally developed by Palm and later acquired by HP in 2010. webOS was initially used as a replacement for Palm’s earlier Palm OS mobile operating system as well as Microsoft’s Windows Mobile, which the company used on some of its smartphones. webOS powered a number of Palm and HP smartphones before […]