For years I have stated computers of the future will based on “dumb terminals.”   Each of us will own a portable device (like a cell phone) that carries our basic information on it.  When we approach the terminal, all our preferences and subscriptions will be accessible via synchronization between our phone and the terminal.  For this to work, programs that we use everyday will be available online and we will subscribe to them rather then “own” a copy.

Apparently Adobe sees the future the same way I do.

Adobe CEO Bruce Chizen announced last week that the company plans to move all of their desktop applications online.  Chizen says this is several years out, but it the future of the company.

It will be a while before this comes to fruition.  The United States needs to increase its broadband infrastructure, which will take at least a decade.   However, I continue to stand by my prediction, and enjoy when I see large corporations moving towards this model.

Ars Technica has an article about Adobe’s future plans.