Google Native Client

[Mercutio]

Since we all know how well Java cross platform compatibility really works, Google is apparently working on a native x86 run-time browser plug-in.

I'm thinking this won't work very well on current mobile platforms but I'll bet it's neat on a desktop.

 

[P5-133XL]

I think security is going to be a bitch. It is an interesting thought.

 

[Mercutio]

I'm sure it's just a research project, but I'm still intrigued by the idea that I could use a browser-based VM to run legacy applications and possibly not have to bugger around with something like VMware just to make some crufty old point of sale system work.