Online App Dependency

I used to think that online apps would never take the place of native desktop apps. Early apps had a number of browser issues that they had to deal with that put them at a distinct disadvantage. Web-based application developers these days seem to be aiming at the generation of browsers that support the current standards.

Once the nay-sayer, I've become dependent on the following online-apps:

• flickr
  • My Photos
  • My Profile
• gmail (I have invites if you need an account)
• bloglines
  • My Blog
• del.icio.us
  • my del.icio.us
• Movable Type
• Netflix
• Amazon
• Wells Fargo Online
• Basecamp

When my network connection goes down, it's as if my computer died. Damn you Scott McNeally!