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Re: Browser Resolution

This WebDNA talk-list message is from

1999


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 25012
interpreted = N
texte = On 12/2/1999 3:12 PM, Alex McCombie at Alex@NewWorldMedia.com wrote:>> The slightly longer answer is that it is none of >> your business. HTML is supposed to be resolution >> agnostic; > > I almost didn't reply to this, but I just couldn't > take it...[snip]> Without making this a personal flame, I would say that > I whole-heartedly disagree. Developers that use > technology to it's fullest to further improve > the online experience for visitors may ultimately be> far more successful than those who simply say HTML > wasn't designed to do thatThat's not what John said; he correctly pointed out that HTML was originally designed to be resolution agnostic, and (in fact) appearance agnostic in general. The ideal was to tag text with what it was, not how it should appear. With the onset of CSS and XML, this separation of content and presentation is becoming clearer and returning to HTML's roots.Besides, depending on how someone may choose to use that browser information, it may not improve my online experience. A client just asked me today if they could always have their window be 640x480. Ugh. With the right JavaScript, sure. But personally, I get ticked when JavaScript takes over my screen and determines the correct size for me.I apologize for the OTP...__________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Browser Resolution (Chris Vargas 1999)
  2. Re: Browser Resolution (Alex McCombie 1999)
  3. Re: Browser Resolution (John Butler 1999)
  4. Re: Browser Resolution (Bob Minor 1999)
  5. Re: Browser Resolution (test test test) (Brad Eisenberg 1999)
  6. Re: Browser Resolution (Brad Eisenberg 1999)
  7. Re: Browser Resolution (jpeacock@univpress.com 1999)
  8. Browser Resolution (The Mooseman 1999)
On 12/2/1999 3:12 PM, Alex McCombie at Alex@NewWorldMedia.com wrote:>> The slightly longer answer is that it is none of >> your business. HTML is supposed to be resolution >> agnostic; > > I almost didn't reply to this, but I just couldn't > take it...[snip]> Without making this a personal flame, I would say that > I whole-heartedly disagree. Developers that use > technology to it's fullest to further improve > the online experience for visitors may ultimately be> far more successful than those who simply say HTML > wasn't designed to do thatThat's not what John said; he correctly pointed out that HTML was originally designed to be resolution agnostic, and (in fact) appearance agnostic in general. The ideal was to tag text with what it was, not how it should appear. With the onset of CSS and XML, this separation of content and presentation is becoming clearer and returning to HTML's roots.Besides, depending on how someone may choose to use that browser information, it may not improve my online experience. A client just asked me today if they could always have their window be 640x480. Ugh. With the right JavaScript, sure. But personally, I get ticked when JavaScript takes over my screen and determines the correct size for me.I apologize for the OTP...__________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one place. Yahoo! Shopping: http://shopping.yahoo.com------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Chris Vargas

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