- From: Garrett Smith <dhtmlkitchen@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 11:50:41 -0800
On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Tom Duhamel <tom420.duhamel at gmail.com> wrote: > > > On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 7:37 AM, <mikemikeb at verizon.net> wrote: >> >> I have a suggestion for HTML5 involving the currently planned doctype, >> <!DOCTYPE HTML>. >> It came to my mind that there could be many a web developer, looking to >> create a basic webpage for friends, that might use the HTML 5 doctype >> thinking that the doctype is used, or even needed, just for basic HTML, > > The doctype is not only used and needed, it is mandatory. All authors should > write compliant web pages even for what you call a "basic webpage for > friends". > >> >> cheapening the perception of the HTML5 "brand", so to speak. > > HTML 5 is not a brand, it is the latest version of the HTML standard. > Actually, HTML 5 is a working draft. Garrett
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