From: andreas@wni.co.jp Message-Id: <199605090800.RAA04893@mx.wni.co.jp> Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 17:05:30 +0900 To: www-html@w3.org Subject: Re: HTML 3.2 and Frames it seems to me that most implementations of <frames> i have seen are a step back in user interface design. the multi window concept was braught up in the 60's & it was a big step forward to bridge <real life> mental concepts with the abstract symbolism of the <flatscreen world>. now frames bring us back to the state, where we have fixed sized, not reorganizable information items crammed into one window! what about, as an alternative, expanding the multi- window possibilities: floating windoids, palettes etc... you may have a look at one simple sample at: <http://www.wni.com> any comments and ideas welcome, andreas schneider