- From: James Green <jmkgre@essex.ac.uk>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 22:27:24 +0000 (GMT)
- To: www-html@w3.org
On Fri, 16 Jan 1998 18:32:06 -0500 Liam Quinn <liam@htmlhelp.com> wrote: [ snip ] > I don't see how it's better. In fact, since my example used valid HTML > 4.0 and since it's already implemented by some browsers, I'd say that the > LINK method is better. For multiple mirrors, you can just use multiple > LINK elements. You can also use the TITLE attribute to describe the > mirror, e.g., "Russian Mirror". I've just looked at this in the specs, and the LINK method is, IMHO, indeed the way forward. However, the attributes need a little polishing. How about: <LINK REL="MIRROR" HREF="http://www.myplace.com"> <LINK REL="MIRROR" HREF="http://www.myplace.co.uk"> <LINK REL="MIRROR" HREF="http://www.myplace.com.au"> <LINK ... > We use the existing REL attribute, but in a different way. It shouldn't affect current browsing technology as they won't understand it, and HREF remains. I don't expect any probs from Liam, 'cause he first suggested it. Now gets my vote. Now all we have to do is sort out what to do when the server's down :-( Regards, James Green Term e-mail: jmkgre@essex.ac.uk | Home e-mail: jg@cyberstorm.demon.co.uk Homepage: http://www.cyberstorm.demon.co.uk
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