Either way you can't just dismiss
certain functionalities just because browser x does not
support them. Weather they are 'add-ons' or not.
Ie; I would like those using IE to see page transitions..
those using NS would not see the page transitions, but the
site wouldn't just not work for them either..
they just wouldn't see the page transitions.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pascal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 6:12 AM
Subject: RE: [Dynapi-Dev] Mouse Events in IE
> hmm.. I seem to remember a discussion a couple of weeks ago where I asked
> why we we're still supporting old browsers as they are holding the dynapi
> back.. everyone was all for keeping support for the old browsers (those 2%
> of users is SO important).
>
> The ideas that then spawned where to add support for new browsers in add
> ons, not in the default API code... might be my lack of understanding the
> English language, but isn't that the same as crippling (holding-back) the
> basic API for IE5/NS6 users so that things work the same cross-browser,
with
> seperate added functionality for the real used browsers !?
>
> just some thoughts..
>
> Pascal Bestebroer ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> Software ontwikkelaar
> Oberon Informatiesystemen b.v.
> http://www.oibv.com
>
> > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> > Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Namens Doug Melvin
> > Verzonden: maandag 19 maart 2001 17:50
> > Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Onderwerp: Re: [Dynapi-Dev] Mouse Events in IE
> >
> >
> > So, If I decide I'm going to play poker with a one-armed man,
> > I should cut one of my arms off?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Pemberton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 4:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Dynapi-Dev] Mouse Events in IE
> >
> >
> > > it may sound like a broken records but I see no problem
> > with forcing all
> > > browsers to play on a level playing field. Then, from there, we can
> > really
> > > start to build cross-browser functionality.
> > >
> > > Doug Melvin wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't think "crippling" is the right attitude (imho)
> > > > I am a firm believer that an APP should be able to
> > 'devolve' a little
> > > > to support other browsers..
> > > > But I see no reason why the 85% of user using IE
> > > > shouldn't get to take full advantage of their browser's
> > capabilities..
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Pascal Bestebroer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 6:19 AM
> > > > Subject: RE: [Dynapi-Dev] Mouse Events in IE
> > > >
> > > > > seeing that NS4 is not supporting this, if we simply
> > can't make it
> > work,
> > > > we
> > > > > should make sure it is switched off in IE by default,
> > with the option
> > of
> > > > > turning it on (everyone's happy :)
> > > > >
> > > > > the API should work the same cross-browser as much as possible..
> > > > > I can't consider this crippling a browser.
> > > > >
> > > > > we could simply add a method to the dynevents so
> > developers can switch
> > the
> > > > > functionality on for IE.. we can then simply add this
> > to the faq, or
> > in
> > > > some
> > > > > future documentation.
> > > > >
> > > > > Pascal Bestebroer
> > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > http://www.dynamic-core.net
> > > > >
> > > > > > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> > > > > > Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Namens
> > Matthew Alan
> > > > > > Shirey
> > > > > > Verzonden: zaterdag 17 maart 2001 19:29
> > > > > > Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > > Onderwerp: RE: [Dynapi-Dev] Mouse Events in IE
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I really have to agree with 8an here. We should
> > never cripple the
> > set
> > > > of
> > > > > > browser to make them the same as one seriously
> > deficient browser.
> > There
> > > > > > should be good documentation with the mouse events
> > section that
> > explains
> > > > > > this missing ability in NS. Then it's up to the
> > widget designers
> > what
> > > > to
> > > > > > use.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > M.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> > Behalf Of Eytan
> > > > > > Heidingsfeld
> > > > > > Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 9:39 AM
> > > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > > Subject: RE: [Dynapi-Dev] Mouse Events in IE
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You gotta be kidding!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > For this reason, I believe that in the cross browser
> > spirit of the
> > API,
> > > > we
> > > > > > should cripple the other browsers to make them
> > perform the same.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > NS4 is a non compliant old browser we should cripple all the
> > > > > > others just for
> > > > > > it. I think we should:
> > > > > > A. try to add this functionality
> > > > > > B. Worse comes to worse add a warning that this feature is not
> > > > > > supported by
> > > > > > this old browser.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 8an
> > > > >
> > > > >
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