widgets & sidebars, etc
Created By: boatsie
Last Modified: 01/23/06
Summary: specialized, mini-applications that run constantly in the background, always ready to provide you with a bit of useful information, whether or not you have a browser open. Two other key points: Widgets take full advantage of the powerful graphics capabilities of modern computers.Are sidebars and similar tools a new idea? No. IE has had an "Explorer" bar for years and Firefox offers numerous sidebar plugins like the PubSub sidebar I use regularly. Of course, don't forget the very popular Mac Dashboard. Nevertheless, since Google is now releasing one, the whole sidebar "concept" will likely gain a new audience.
Widgets, mashups, sidebars,
