- From: Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:06:14 -0400
- To: www-style@w3.org
On 2010/10/14 00:43 (GMT-0500) Patrick Garies composed: > On 2010-10-13 9:34 PM, Felix Miata wrote: >> Problem 1-CSS file compaction: This is the stripping of all forms of >> unnecessary whitespace, including newlines, from CSS files in order >> to minimize server load and maximize download speed. The use of this >> technique seems to be rapidly spreading. > This is the way things should be; the author should ensure that a > minimum of bandwidth is used. This benefits both the user and author. There are orders of magnitude more bandwidth to save by stripping needless repetition and eliminating classitis, 1% maximum (newlines only) vs. 10-90+%. The stylists stripping newlines ought to be forced to use 12" or smaller laptops at 2/3 meter or more distance for all their work, so they can learn what some people have to go through to defend against rude design, and why. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/
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