On 13/05/2004, at 1:21 PM, Chris Blown wrote:
The paramount problem is not actually the technique that you use, or which way is wrong / better, rather the problem is that varying degrees of the standards are implemented in the swag of devices that are now able to load our content. Add to this the anomalies that arise from slightly different interpretations of the standards by the browser developers and you end up with a pretty tricky job.
There are so many variables associated with these new devices. The small
screen alone is the major concern, not to mention the memory
limitations. The point about the future is true, though the rate at
which these devices are moving, we'll have bigger screens and more
memory before too long. What happens then, do you still need to support
those people carrying around that old Nokia 6600.. That's the trick..
right?
Consider this. If you manage to build a site that is standards compliant
and works in almost every device as expected, then you deserve a bloody
good pat on the back and make sure you post a link to WSG so we can
learn how you managed to do it ;)
And isn't a great deal of the difficulty with trying to support all these different devices one of access? I think there are limits as to how many different devices we can get our hands on to test. Oh for the day when by simply coding to standards our work will display well in all devices!
Sarah
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