> Would I complain if I could run a full version of Word or Excel in the browser? The browser would become a universal interface in another way and decrease our reliance on particular operating systems.
I for one would, because the browser is an absolutely shitty interface. You're still forced into "there are tabs, which contain sandboxed documents" model of use. Interoperability is nonexistant, integration with machine capabilities is superficial and completely opaque to the user, the data model is hidden (where is my localStorage equivalent of the file browser again?), everything assumes you're constantly connected - it's a corporate wet dream, but for individuals, it's a nightmare.
Nothings perfect, though. If operating systems aren't, I wouldn't expect browsers to be either.
Creating mobile and/or offline first exoeriences for individuals isn't a pipe dream, it was possible and happened in the 90's when connectivity (dialup) informed content (largely offline or downloaded).
I'm not looking at replacement, only reasonable substitutes, which I think will become useful similar to using Google docs on mobile and web.
I for one would, because the browser is an absolutely shitty interface. You're still forced into "there are tabs, which contain sandboxed documents" model of use. Interoperability is nonexistant, integration with machine capabilities is superficial and completely opaque to the user, the data model is hidden (where is my localStorage equivalent of the file browser again?), everything assumes you're constantly connected - it's a corporate wet dream, but for individuals, it's a nightmare.