[the classic terms and conditions]
> But can anybody give me a reasonable example of solving this problem without
> target=_blank?
1) Make the Terms and conditions a mandatory step before reaching the
form - this is also legaly the most secure. As they are annoying show
them upfront as a must rather than sneakily in a link that might make
the user lose her data to boot.
2) Embed the terms and conditions in the same document and link them
with an anchor - that also allows you to use any CSS magic to make
them not take up too much screenspace (overflow) - if your argument is
that they need to be maintained separately, use SSI to pull them in
server-side.
3) Store the data already entered in a session via Ajax and retain it
when the user comes back
4) Include the data in an IFRAME or via Ajax setting the focus to it
when the user hits the T&C link (not that accessible, but does work)
5) Call the link next to the terms and conditions checkbox I agree
with the _Terms and Conditions_ (shift-click to open in a new window)
and remove the parenthesis when JS is available and you can apply a
handler.
ah (6) Make the terms and conditions link a terms and conditions
button that sends the data and stores it in the session or POST
arguments and retains them when you choose the form view again.
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