This document discusses how HTML-5 can enable the next generation of user workspaces by reducing the hardware and software footprint of end-user devices while maintaining flexibility, agility, and security. It outlines the core components of HTML-5, potential benefits like simplified application access from any browser-enabled device, and use cases like virtual desktops and multimedia presentations. Pros include cross-platform support and being cloud-ready, while cons are that it is still evolving and not all browsers support it fully.