Many people may miss what the potential is, but the software will positively change the way our Windows operating systems run. In fact, with the release of Windows NT 4.0 and the vast proliferation of the HTML 3.2-capable Internet browsers, this new interface is going to seem somewhat natural. Its foundation is based on the HTML structure, defining what will appear on your desktop. Now every user screen can be based on an underlying style sheet that defines the layout and elements presented to the user. Think about the enormous effort that goes into user interface design today.
Many interfaces require enormous effort to design and code.
The code is very platform-specific and is limited to modules or objects that may reside on only one platform. The Internet has changed all of that. As browsers move to higher levels of sophistication, each client can execute the underlying layout instructions, producing a consistent look, feel, and functionality across many platforms. Nashville will strive to create the framework for a universal client interface. Not the specific look, feel, and functionality, but the way in which these attributes are accomplished.