web browser cloud computing (Opera with upnp)

["RQDQ" <rqdq () hushmail com>]

The norwegians are up to something...
Opera launched this today:

http://www.opera.com/press/releases/2009/06/16/

Which is short terms sums up to be:

- "Webserver" in the web browser
- Launch listening applications (like chat) and share info, files, 
data through the browser
- Other browsers connect directly to your browser and access your 
stuff
- The browser uses upnp to configure modems, routers and other 
typical "home appliance" firewalls to allow remote clients to 
connect to it.

It uses the same widget sandbox as Opera launched in 9.5, which has 
a nice track record for being just that, but it is still a huge 
step for a browser.

Opera has had many features that's gone under the radar for a lot 
of users, so it will be interesting to see if this catches on, and 
if other vendors include similare features. And to see what you'll 
find listening when you poke this firewall port in the time to 
come...


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