People are still waking up to the possibilities of the Web. There's a periodic lag between the amount of computing power the industry can pump into users' hands and the number of useful things the software industry can devise for us to do that actually require an investment in that kind of power. Any feature should be motivated by a user-centered design process, rather than as a way to 'add something' to the site that the competition doesn't have. If you're creating an information-centered Web site frames are a bad idea. If you're developing a Web application, frames are a good idea.
Traffic is power, and power can be exchanged for value, money and time.
Where consumers were once influenced by megabytes and gigahertz, they now make purchasing decisions because of colour, style and attitude. Good evening, Mr. Jeeves. Extensive viewing of the computer screen can lead to eye discomfort, fatigue, blurred vision, and headaches. However, some unique aspects of how children use computers may make them more susceptible than adults to the development of these problems. Some designers bet too much on technology and forget simplicity.