[Bug 25923] isTypeSupported should be asynchronous

https://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=25923

--- Comment #12 from Jerry Smith <jdsmith@microsoft.com> ---
I think we are mixing two topics in this bug:

1.  Whether IsTypeSupported() should be synchronous or asynchronous
2.  Whether and how to allow user authorizations to use EME

I believe that implementers have different intentions on item 2.  Some may
provide a control setting, and others may prompt on first use, or per use.  You
appear to be interested in the latter and are looking for ways to trigger the
UI.

Item 1, IsTypeSupported() may somehow be made to support your needs, but it is
intended to be a simple query for a few EME related capabilities.  It is
conceptually similar to some other HTML5 features in media that are all
synchronous.  I believe it should remain so.

In Tuesday's call, we discussed opening a bug on the topic of user
authorization.  It would benefit from a thorough discussion.  Anne: Given your
direct interest, you would be an ideal person to open this bug, with your
thoughts on the importance and options for it to be implemented that you think
would work best for the range of needs.  

I recommend that this specific bug be closed and we link it to the new general
bug on authorization when that opens.

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Received on Wednesday, 27 August 2014 19:34:53 UTC