I think you're underestimating the value proposition of distribution via the web. Yes as a developer, I really wish we'd go back to the world of desktop apps, i

I think you're underestimating the value proposition of distribution via the web. Yes as a developer, I really wish we'd go back to the world of desktop apps, it's not like we weren't writing client/server apps before the web either. But from the customer point of view, instant installation, transparently receiving all upgrades, zero work for your IT department in a business environment, and running in a sandboxed runtime that's already on your machine is a massive massive win.