The Desktop: Going, Going, Gone

Commentary

We are all familiar with the ubiquitous metaphor of the desktop on the computer. We take it for granted – that’s the way computers work. But how much work do we get done on the desktop? None. Time spent in the desktop is entirely wasted in navigating to the application in which we can finally do our work.

In late October, our president Aza is giving a talk at the Ajax Experience, about the death of the desktop and what is rising from the ashes.

What lessons can we learn from designing interfaces without the desktop? What can we take from—and apply to—designing interfaces on the Web? In answering these questions, Aza will discuss human cognitive needs and frailties, the problem with applications, and the rise of mini apps and services.

The talk will also be the first time that Humanized’s product line, Enso, will be demonstrated in public. So come to Boston, and take part in the death of the desktop.

sessions? podcasts would be a great idea!

Yes, podcasts would be awesome, but so would video! I can’t make it to Boston, as much as I’d like to talk about the death of the desktop…

Where’s this Enso you’ve promised so long ago guys?

After playing with Archy and reading Humane, I’m looking forward to seeing what you guys are planning with Enso.

And notes from Aza’s talk would be appreciated.

Modulo TAE’s policies, I’ll try to put up my slides and notes after the conference.

I looked, but couldn’t find the presentation. (I did read someone’s summary of it, but I’d like to get the details.) Is it online now?

It was a pleasure having Aza at the show.

We would be happy to have him publish his presentation, and would be willing to host it too if that is a help.

Cheers,

Dion Almaer
ajaxian.com

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