Abbreviated as RIA, Rich Internet Applications are
Web-based applications
that function as traditional desktop applications
however Web browsers (or clients) are required for
access but unlike traditional applications, software
installation is not required, however depending on the application you usually
will need to have ActiveX, Java,
Flash, or similar technologies installed on the
client machine.
Study: Online Shoppers Like Rich Internet Applications Online shoppers respond well to the capabilities of rich Internet applications, according to a study released yesterday by technology consulting firm Molecular Inc. These capabilities include clicking on a product and seeing information about it on the same page, selecting a paint color and seeing a room painted in that shade and having all data entry and validation occur within a single screen.
