Websockets offer a more efficient solution for comet (reverse Ajax, often achieved through long-polling).
However, are there other ways we can utilize websockets?
For instance:
- Can websockets be used to facilitate communication between different browsers?
- Is it possible to establish communication with a Java application (without resorting to an applet) or with another application (excluding Flash)?
- Can websockets enable cross-domain communication with servers other than the one serving the main page?
- Are there any other innovative applications of websockets?