Why iPad
thepoc.netiPad isn't a threat to the Open Web. it creates new vector for content creators for free. What iPad and its ecosystem does however is to create a threat against Search Engine Optimization, a threat to Google. iPad and its ecosystem doesn’t offer a threat to the Open Web, it creates new ways for Content Creators like bloggers, and podcasters who can choose to offer their content for free. What iPad and its ecosystem does however is to create a threat against Search Engine Optimization, ergo: a threat to Google. Simply put, iPad content is a clear and present danger to Google indexing all the web’s and by extension, all of humanity’s content. It's a major step backwards for information junkies like myself if more content gets locked into apps. Search and linking will be threatened. However I think it will regulate itself. If you can't find content, you won't consume it. I disagree with the article's claim that "What's even better is that gone will the need to publish content that has to match ever browser on the planet." It's actually going to get worse. Content apps are like yet another browser to support. You can't operate under the assumption that most content consumers will have iPads. I think apps are a fad to an extent and providers will tire of supporting multiple platforms that way. on the desktop, i go for google reader. what i find on the iPod (i've yet to receive my iPad) is that i go for the app. like marketwatch or strait times. i find it more convenient. you on the other hand find it less convenient that way. That's interesting to me. i also find it interesting you think apps are a fad. I don't think it'll turn out that way--- quite obviously. i think market forces, meaning people making money off the apps can be enticing. i don't think this will be limited to iPads--- Google Android apps could be another vector, but you make a good argument re: that it would be like another browser to support. imho they'll support it too as soon as more and more people use mobile to browse the internet. iPads, iPhones, Android phones, are awesome platforms to make this happen.