You can certainly put a link to the web-site on your desktop... Click the web-link at the top of the screen - then drag & drop it to your desktop.
Yes it is personally i have used it as my web browser
The purpose of the small form factor is to make a desktop computer appear smaller in size. It is a computer form factor which can be used for this purpose.
i cant turn on my web cam on my dell desktop
There are many services depending on your area and payment plan available for multi purpose web, wire free desktop web conferencing for coordinated online meetings with multiple people.
ActiveX
If the desktop application you mean would be run on a web browser - Then the answer is YES. STRUTS is an open source framework used for the development of web based java applications using other J2EE technologies like JSP, Servlets and XML.
Basic difference is web applications runs online and requires an active internet connection. While desktop application runs within desktop and may or may not require internet connection.
To navigate ones desktop.
to show working
Right click on desktop>properties>desktop>click customize desktop>click web tray>uncheck lock desktop items then click ok..
To provide additional information with a web link