I had the opportunity recently to speak at a Microsoft event on Web 2.0. It was an interesting evening, with speakers from several organizations discussing various issues and strategies that could be used to move the bar forward on the Web.

Now if you're a faithful reader, you've seen me rant every so often about the inadequacies of browser technology when it comes to delivering applications over the Internet. The advantages are well known - zero footprint, controlled install base, etc., but the disadvantages have been known to drive me crazy. Anyone who's ever hit the back button after kicking off some process and had it end up completely botched knows exactly what I'm talking about.