A number of years ago if you had asked me whether or not I supported the migration to web applications from the typical desktop software, I would have been vehemently opposed to it. I think many people were back then when Microsoft had suggested their .Net applications. From my perspective, I have grown to endorse web applications more and more because of the potential that will unleash the ability for all people to use software without paying an arm and a leg for the computer and the software. In addition the open source software initiative has been very successful and the model continues to evolve with proprietary business models, changing the way we think and the way we do what we do on a day to day basis.
I just read on ZDnet that Adobe will be taking Photoshop online. Nothing drastic, but I guess with all the other web applications out there for photo editing, Adobe probably figures it is time to get in on the action. Some people will not like it, others will endorse it. My perspective is that web applications or rather “shared” applications will be the future as businesses, individuals and organizations are looking for alternative methods of spending on information technology and related creative applications. The company I work for is currently re-investing heavily in computer equipment and software right now … wow is it ever tough to manage the acquisition of hardware and software based on a budget. Top that off with demands on all sides and management questioning every move you make. But this is beside the point.
Ultimately, my guess is that Adobe will want to utilize their “Photoshop Online” version to help market their complete software. It would be the smart move to make. Read on about Adobe and their new hybrid and online software. Online versions reduce the amount of money businesses have to reinvest at one time, but rather spread their investment over a period of time. This model will also allow for Adobe to constantly provide updates or changes while having a constant cash flow coming in from their subscription-based product. Of course there is always Google to worry about…
From ZDnet
As Adobe introduces more online multimedia features and products, the company intends to use its expertise in products such as Photoshop and video-editing suite Premiere Pro, and to combine it with the Web development savvy it gained through its acquisition of Macromedia.
Remix, for example, was written using Flex, the development environment for Adobe’s Flash Player.
Chizen noted that Google’s wealth of technical talent in Web development makes it the most likely candidate to challenge Adobe as it offers hosted media-editing applications. He indicated that Adobe is still weighing its options in regard to how it will deliver hosted, ad-supported services.
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