Re: [website-dev] We need Javascript components

[Louis Suarez-Potts]

Hi,

On Sep 19, 2005, at 3:04 PM, Christian Lohmaier wrote:

Hi *,

On Mon, Sep 19, 2005 at 12:56:58PM +0100, Alexandro Colorado wrote:

On Mon, 19 Sep 2005 04:53:22 +0100, Louis Suarez-Potts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

wrote:

On Sep 18, 2005, at 10:16 PM, Alexandro Colorado wrote:

I think we should add to the ToDo a script repository where we could get Javascript and DHTML code to use across the site. I am looking for

example for text and image randomizer and some effects (moderated
effects).

I'm against using Javascript widely on the site. Basically I'm against
using Javascript in general on OOo. Unfortunately this is the only

to maintain) download-page) :-(

technology we can use to build an easy to use (and more important: easy

I have similar objections to Javascript. However, it is the technology we can use. We can urge people *not* to use it.

Okay... You know of course that OOo site supports javascript and it is used heavily by quite a few pages? These include the download pages.

is embeded in the template so new users don't have to re-code the
interface of OOo Site.

Yes I know, however I asked for a repository of code, for example the CSS

Again: I'd love to see the sites getting along without javascript.

Yes, but it's not likely that all will not use it.

[...]

if there was a repository already I could just link to it and have it
available in less time.

For example I am looking for a banner randomizer, now, I have to install it and configure it so it can run properly in es.openoffice.org, however

While I guess some image-randomizer can be handy in some circumstances, I vote against suggesting javascript for broad usage on the main pages.

Is that better?

Louis

As a compromise, I'd suggest stipulating the reasons why javascript is frowned upon but nevertheless offering some scripts that may help users. For about two years, we sort of prohibited javascript's use but stopped that when it was the best solution for the complexity of the download pages. I can envision others using that javascript--and others. But we can set limits and strongly encourage practices.

[...]

ciao
Christian
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