Retrograde consolidation is a clumsy term, but I'm too lazy to think of something better.

Anyway, this title caught my attention: The Location Field Is the New Command Line.

The article goes on to point out that web applications are fundamentally different from desktop applications—the advantages of the web do not trump the advantages of the desktop, but, as anyone familiar with UNIX would understand, it's all about using the right tool for the job. Do one thing, and do it well.