Re: [backstage] Ping...
On 3 Jun 2011, at 08:00, Richard Lockwood wrote: I had got used to Chrome doing my spell checking (but no grammar check as yet...) and I've just got myself an Asus Transfomer with a fresh helping of Android Ice Cream Sandwich and .. no spell checker in the browser. The check's in the post. Cheque, surely? Do you need a spell chequer? A post-chequer, or better an ex-chequer, would fit the bill. Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] Ping...
On 3 Jun 2011, at 13:53, Brian Butterworth wrote: On 3 June 2011 08:54, Ben Weiner b...@readingtype.org.uk wrote: On 3 Jun 2011, at 08:00, Richard Lockwood wrote: I had got used to Chrome doing my spell checking (but no grammar check as yet...) and I've just got myself an Asus Transfomer with a fresh helping of Android Ice Cream Sandwich and .. no spell checker in the browser. The check's in the post. Cheque, surely? Do you need a spell chequer? A post-chequer, or better an ex-chequer, would fit the bill. Perhaps I need to check my Czech cheque? A small change may be needed. Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] Ping...
Have you chequed the cash? Maybe it's taking a pounding. On 3 Jun 2011, at 16:47, Gareth Davis wrote: Exactly, someone checks and it bounces :) -Original Message- From: owner-backst...@lists.bbc.co.uk [mailto:owner-backst...@lists.bbc.co.uk] On Behalf Of Ant Miller Sent: 03 June 2011 16:21 To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Subject: RE: [backstage] Ping... And to think people ask me why this list has gone quiet.. -Original Message- From: owner-backst...@lists.bbc.co.uk [mailto:owner-backst...@lists.bbc.co.uk] On Behalf Of Ben Weiner Sent: 03 June 2011 14:08 To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk Subject: Re: [backstage] Ping... On 3 Jun 2011, at 13:53, Brian Butterworth wrote: On 3 June 2011 08:54, Ben Weiner b...@readingtype.org.uk wrote: On 3 Jun 2011, at 08:00, Richard Lockwood wrote: I had got used to Chrome doing my spell checking (but no grammar check as yet...) and I've just got myself an Asus Transfomer with a fresh helping of Android Ice Cream Sandwich and .. no spell checker in the browser. The check's in the post. Cheque, surely? Do you need a spell chequer? A post-chequer, or better an ex-chequer, would fit the bill. Perhaps I need to check my Czech cheque? A small change may be needed. Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] Ping...
Hi, On 2 Jun 2011, at 18:16, Ant Miller wrote: Oh hai, yes, we're still here. Backstage per se isn't though. Much activity at the moment getting a developer network set up and we hope that'll have a connection to this community soon. Fingers crossed, What benefits will be brought by a developer network over this fine and venerable list: a lick of paint and ... ? ;-) Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] Ping...
On 2 Jun 2011, at 22:24, Brian Butterworth wrote: On 2 June 2011 20:15, Dave Crossland d...@lab6.com wrote: On 2 June 2011 15:32, Ant Miller ant.mil...@gmail.com wrote: a web forum it ain't. Web is just not good for actually participating, because we all actually check our email but web forums are never checked. I had got used to Chrome doing my spell checking (but no grammar check as yet...) and I've just got myself an Asus Transfomer with a fresh helping of Android Ice Cream Sandwich and .. no spell checker in the browser. The check's in the post. Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] where is the BBC's SVG or scaleable vector graphics content?
On 29 Nov 2010, at 11:07, Stephen Jolly wrote: I don't have any inside information on the subject, but I suspect the BBC would be most likely to move away from flash either (a) if it would save money, or (b) to increase reach on devices that don't support it. Aside from the general desirability of working with and supporting open standards, what are the other reasons why the BBC should be looking into making the change at this point in time? Bearing in mind your opening remark, does licensing attributable to Flash cost a lot [of the licence-payers' money]? Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] where is the BBC's SVG or scaleable vector graphics content?
Hi On 29 Nov 2010, at 11:33, Mo McRoberts wrote: (and that's even assuming SVG is the right tool for the job anyway; I suspect canvas + JS will probably end up seeing more use over SVG for a lot of stuff...) Another vector for this argument? [think I agree though] Ben -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] The Sky at Night BBC1 vs BBC4 editions
On 10 Nov 2010, at 09:49, Geoff Hogg wrote: Or even have an iPlayer channel for programmes that haven't been broadcast at all? +1 [tempted to undermine with a facile suggestion about a channel for programmes that do not exist, but I won't do that] -- Ben Weiner | http://readingtype.org.uk/about/contact.html +44 (0) 7780 608 659 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
