Internet browsers, technologies, languages and applications have evolved dramatically over the last two decades. Markup languages like DHTML/XML, scripting languages like Javascript/VBScript, vector languages like VML/SVG, embedded logic with Java/Flash and server-side dynamism with Ruby/Java/C#/C++ have expanded the functionality of Internet Browsers beyond just presentation and into a data-driven medium. With the extensive capabilities of the browser, it has become possible for platforms of infinite extensibility and omnifunctional power to be made and operated over the internet platform. This paper considers the weaknesses of conventional software architectures with respect to document structure and power, and expands on the possibilities of converting the browser into an intelligent immersive platform. By being compatible with standards, such omnifunctionalities can be intermingled with semantic web structures to create powerful models for the next generation of the Internet. The paper builds on the powerful features and potential solutions that are extended by such combinations.
The extensive dynamic capabilities of the browser allow for platforms of infinite extensibility and omnifunctional power to be delivered via the internet. This paper considers the possibilities of converting web pages into an intelligent immersive omnifunctional platform with special focus on calculations. Such standards-compliant documents with omni-functionalities (enhanced by calculations, but including advanced graphics, picture manipulation, composition, presentation, etc.) can be intermingled with semantic web structures to create powerful models for the next generation of the Internet. The paper builds on the features that are extended by such representations, and imply potential solutions that can be developed from such strategies. The paper documents the possibility of converting every webpage into a full-fledged calculation platform (named Websheets) that demonstrate more power than the most advanced spreadsheet tools available today.
The extensive dynamic capabilities of browsers allow for platforms of infinite extensibility and omni-functional power to be delivered via the internet. This paper considers the advantages of converting web pages into intelligent immersive omni-functional documents. Such standards-compliant documents can be intermingled with web structures to create powerful models for the next generation of internet usability. The paper documents the advantages of converting every webpage into a calculation platform (named CALCI Websheets) that demonstrate more power than the most advanced spreadsheet tools, and the interesting presentation possibilities associated with it. By providing multi-layered calculation elements, this medium provides powerful paradigms in the ability to calculate, to think and to present. Manipulation of complex data types in such spaces is specifically considered.
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