Well, since I was involved in an XML project, I can say XML will revolutionize (revolutionise to you ZZ
) the information excange and display on the web.
Flash, as you know, is second biggest thing on the web. All major companies are taking a bite @ it. Its just load and boom it appears. That's what attracted it to me.
Microsoft's .NET (DOT NET) technology is the next biggest platform for web and other window based applications. MSN Explorer, MSN Messenger are just the tip of the iceberg. Once again C++ and XML are heavily used in them.
Palm Technologies is also another intereting platform. Again, .NET will make life easier.