Is there a future for PowerHouse?

[Richard Witkopp]

As for apps going web only. I have my doubts that will occur any time soon. Soon as in the next 15 years. The techniques have come a long way, but continually have issues with the different browsers. Also, how many companies want their source available for anyone to look at, even just the client code.
Incorrect. Lots of places are going web only. Our app at this company is web only. As for looking at the source, there's not a lot to see in the HTML and Java - most of the real work is done in stored procedures that are protected.

Some places also use a technique that involves generating HTML dynamically. As in, you enter parameters at the home page and it generates the HTML you'll be using for the next task. All you can see is the customized HTML generated for your session.

Oh, lets not forget to add the iPad into the mix. The cutting edge companies with money are jumping all over it. Younger developers aren't going to want to maintain old crusty PH code that will do nothing for their future career while their friends are working with the hot new platforms and tools.
Ipad??!? You don't use Ipads for mission critical work. It uses a phone operating system, for crying out loud. It's not enterprise-grade.

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