HTML 5 Websockets will replace Comet?

Question

It looks like Websockets in HTML 5 will become a new standard for server push.

Does that mean the server push hack called Comet will be obsolete?

Is there a reas

Answer 1

Yes, because "soon" is a very slippery term. Many web shops still have to support IE6.

No, because a rash of comet frameworks and servers has emerged in recent times that will soon make it largely unnecessary for you to get your hands dirty in the basement.

Yes, because "soon" is a very slippery term...