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From: Boris Schäling (boris_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-09-09 17:07:37


> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: boost-bounces_at_[hidden]
> [mailto:boost-bounces_at_[hidden]]Im Auftrag von Rob Stewart
> Gesendet: Montag, 9. September 2002 22:52
> An: boost_at_[hidden]
> Cc: boost_at_[hidden]
> Betreff: Re: [boost] RE: Javascript?
>
>
> If JavaScript is warranted to improve -- not provide --
> functionality, then its correct, portable behavior should be
> standardized in boost.js (for example) that is "included" in the
> HTML documents. That is, there should be a Boost-approved,
> standardized solution to the problems that arise and are
> acceptable to the group. Then, those wishing to capitalize on
> the benefits of the JavaScript can use the standardized
> mechanisms and nothing else.
>
> To add to the standard JavaScript library, one must get approval
> from the list and it must be proven to work on a specific list of
> browsers.

In order to increase accessibility Boost should then use valid HTML, too.
Not even the homepage validates:
http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boost.org%2F&charset=%28d
etect+automatically%29&doctype=Inline

Boris


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