DD> "Your browser needs JavaScript capability to use this site" or "your
DD> browser doesn't support frames" could be considered discriminatory and
DD> suitable alternatives should be provided where this is reasonably
DD> possible.
DD> This applies to any individual or organisation developing a WWW page in
DD> Australia, or placing or maintaining a WWW page on an Australian server.
What a load of crock! A long time ago, it was required that a man carrying
a red flag walk in front of every motor vehicle on a public road. This
hindered the development of motor transport.
Any requirement as the one quoted above will only hinder the development of
the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Java and Java Script are the way forward. If people are using antiquated
browsers they should update them. If some text based browsers can't handle
java and java script then the authors of such programs should update them.
If they can't then users of text based browsers should leave the web and
return to gopher and veronica.
As for blind users of the web there is no reason why speech synthesing
browsers cannot be developed that use Java and Java Script.
If we are going to hold development of the Web back then we might as well
say that video rental stores not offering copies of all their movies in
both VHS and Betamax format could be considered discriminatory to owners of
Betamax VCR's.
RD
Regards,
Albert.
* RM 1.31 * Albert! alberta@zip.com.au http://www.zip.com.au/~alberta/