Just a question related to this: Since they have VML for vector graphics, which looks like SVG, couldn't they reuse some of its implementation for SVG?
Jeroen Doug Schepers schreef: > Just a note here to indicate a major obstacle/opportunity for SVG in > IE. IE > does not currently support DOM2 (much less DOM3), and thus many of the > methods and consistency of scripting that we are used to in SVG would > not be > there if IE implemented SVG today. So, while I am definitely hoping > that IE > will eventually support SVG, I don't think it will happen until they > build a > new DOM engine. By that same token, when/if they do build it (and they > have > to, in order to make a competitive modern browser), SVG will be much > easier > for them to add on top while they are in the process. Overall, I'm > optimistic, but I'm prepared to be patient. > > Regards- > Doug > > > Jeff Schiller wrote: > | > | Francis, > | > | Not sure why I'm nominated, but thanks - I guess ;) > | > | Anyway, I did send a request to Chris Wilson on his personal blog > | feedback form for more information regarding SVG in IE and in > | particular what was said about SVG and IE at MIX06. I never received > | a reply, I assume he's swamped. > | > | However, tonight the IEBlog did put up links to MIX06 videos (each at > | 1-hour long). Go read my summary here: > | http://blog.codedread.com/archives/2006/05/04/the-future-of-in > | ternet-explorer-and-web-standards/ > | there was a small mention of SVG in the middle of one of the videos. > | > | Regards, > | Jeff > | > | --- In [email protected], "Francis Hemsher" > | <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > | > > | > Hello All, > | > > | > I've looked at the recent votes, and its at about 185 and > | continuing. > | > > | > I guess we could go on for the next few months and build > | this to any > | > number. I think it's time to make a statement to the IEblog, rather > | > than extend this further. > | > > | > I'd like to nominate Jeff Schiller to revisit that blog to present > | > the "SVG Developers Statement", based on the comments from the > | > voting list. > | > > | > This statement would assist the IE7 team to make a > | decision, and see > | > the future if the right decision is made. > | > > | > We can quicky build this statement on this list, giving opportunity > | > for all to provide their input. > | > > | > Francis > | > > | > --- In [email protected], "Doug Schepers" <doug@> > | > wrote: > | > > > | > > Hi, Francis- > | > > > | > > Nice work getting this ball rolling. I'm not sure how much affect > | > it will > | > > have, but it certainly can't hurt. 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