>- see footer for list info -< The term "ajax" is ultimately just a buzz-word for processing HTTP requests & responses with JavaScript (as opposed to using normal hyperlinks and form submissions which the browser handles). Technically, the term derived from one method of doing this, however frequently it is neither XML-based nor Asynchoronous - but since "JRR" (Javascript Remote Request) isn't a particularly memorable/pronouncable term, whereas Ajax is a popular Greek hero (and a toilet cleaner), so it has stuck.
Anyway... The BBC site will (almost certainly) use "ajax" for storing preferences, but the actual functionality is nothing more than a combination of CSS and JavaScript techniques, that have nothing directly to do with ajax (other than being popularised around the same time). Your best bet is probably to look at one of the many JavaScript libraries around which make all this simpler for you. jQuery and jQuery UI are very popular ones, and worth checking out, but others exist also. (www.jquery.com and www.jqueryui.com are the relevant addresses) Hope that all helps? _______________________________________________ For details on ALL mailing lists and for joining or leaving lists, go to http://list.cfdeveloper.co.uk/mailman/listinfo -- CFDeveloper Sponsors:- >- cfdeveloper Hosting provided by www.cfmxhosting.co.uk -< >- Lists hosted by www.Gradwell.com -< >- CFdeveloper is run by Russ Michaels, feel free to volunteer your help -<
