- From: Maciej Stachowiak <mjs@apple.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:22:32 -0700
- To: Lachlan Hunt <lachlan.hunt@lachy.id.au>
- Cc: public-html <public-html@w3.org>
On Apr 22, 2010, at 5:15 AM, Lachlan Hunt wrote: > Hi, > This is an alternate change proposal for ISSUE-107. Recorded here: http://dev.w3.org/html5/status/issue-status.html#ISSUE-0107 Regards, Maciej > > *Summary* > > The example provided for using the the param element to pass > parameters to a plugin within a page does not demonstrate best > practice. This example should be replaced with a more appropriate > example. > > > *Rationale* > > The current spec providedes an unrealistic example designed to > discourage the use of plugins due to their proprietary nature. > While encouraging the use of vendor-neutral technologies over > proprietary technologies is a noble goal, the example would better > serve web developers by demonstrating how plugins can be used > without being detrimental to those without the plugin installed. > > > *Details* > > Replace the example provided in "The param Element" section > (currently section 4.8.5) with the following: > > --- > > <!DOCTYPE HTML> > <html lang="en"> > <head> > <title>O3D Utah Teapot</title> > </head> > <body> > <p> > <object type="application/vnd.o3d.auto"> > <param name="o3d_features" value="FloatingPointTextures"> > > <img src="o3d-teapot.png" alt="3D teapot illustration rendered > using O3D."> > <p>For an enhanced experience, we recommend that you install > the <a href="/get-plugin">O3D plugin</a>. > </object> > <script src="o3d-teapot.js"></script> > </p> > </body> > </html> > > --- > > Note: This example is based on this commonly used 3D teapot > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_teapot > > As in the current example in the spec, the param element in the > example needs to be highlighted. > > > *Impact* > > *Positive Effects* > > * Shows a more realistic example, illustrating the use of the param > element. > * Encourages best practice by providing better quality fallback. > > > *Negative Effects* > > None. > > > *Conformance Classes Changes* > > None. This is a change to a non-normative example only. > > > *Describe any risks.* > > None. > > > *References* > > None. > > -- > Lachlan Hunt - Opera Software > http://lachy.id.au/ > http://www.opera.com/ >
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