Computing: Back to the future

A commentary states that the technology pendulum has swung from centralized to distributed coputing, from dumb terminals to graphics and objects running on complex desktop systems. Enterprise computing will eventually be ruled by moderation as the pendulum moves back to the middle. Multiuser terminal services combined with a GUI present a tremendous opportunity for the enterprise. This model has strong similarities to electronic Web commerce with centralized applications and a simple, browser-based user interface. Expect to see a natural extension of the application service provider model hosting E-commerce, enterprise applications, and delivery of the entire desktop.