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An example for the "why" question -- the "web desktop with apps" style seems to work for NAS control panels (namely QNAP and Synology). As far as I know, they a

by tga 11y ago

An example for the "why" question -- the "web desktop with apps" style seems to work for NAS control panels (namely QNAP and Synology). As far as I know, they are using Sencha ExtJS for the UI -- which, although pretty complete and mature, doesn't get a lot of developer love. https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=qnap+control+panel https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=qnap+control+panel https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=synology+control+panel https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=synology+control+pa... Here is a QNAP demo, if you search around you may also find a Synology one that works. http://www.qnapworks.com/live-demos.asp http://www.qnapworks.com/live-demos.asp

stephenr 11y ago
It's not really clear to me what functional, or even user experience benefit there is from having "draggable windows" in something like that?
- tga 11y ago
  I couldn't say really, can't say I'm a big fan, but it's relevant that multiple big companies are using this kind of interface. I would hope they have some reasons beyond UI flashiness and copying their competitors. Whatever the reasons, when a customer says "build me one of those" it's useful to have a good library to call upon.