Tuesday, July 16, 2002

Choosing a client Web app platform We have long been debating internally how to achieve a single-sign on client environment that would facilitate web app content through our Intranet portal while simultaneously being both Microsoft and non-Microsoft web app friendly. In addition, we need greater client richness capability to allow better hardware access (like receipt printer access, credit card terminal access, signature pad access, etc.). We tallied the below chart after conducting an internal poll of our software team and network architects. Here's what they chose. Options for Future Client Architecture First Choice Second Choice VB client shell w/ imbedded IE browser 0 0 Java client shell w/ imbedded Mozilla browser 4 2 Both rich client, separate browser 8 4 IE Browser + Active X 0 2 Non IE Browser + Applets 3 8 Flash MX 0 0 Custom LTF browser as rich client 0 0 If you're considering a client/server Web interface combination, we invite you to cast your vote for first or second choice with the comment link below. Thanks for your input! Posted by Life Time Fitness at 1:22:15 PM   comment on this post  >>[]   post forum questions >>