- From: Maciej Stachowiak <mjs@apple.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:37:25 -0800
- To: Kornel <kornel@geekhood.net>
- Cc: public-html@w3.org
On Jan 8, 2010, at 3:09 AM, Kornel wrote: >> Would it not be better to abandon autobuffer, and support a buffer >> attribute? With values of buffer="yes" buffer="no" and buffer="auto", >> which would be equivalent to how browsers handle no autobuffer now? > > I suggest calling it preload (preload="no", preload="metadata", > preload="all"?). > > "Buffer" may be confused with playback buffer, but this attribute is > only partially related to it (it doesn't affect buffering one once > playback has started). > > The term "preload" has been used for images for long time now, and > might give authors better idea what this attribute is for. > Since this discussion has settled down, I went ahead and filed a bug summarizing the conclusions. I thought Kornel's proposal was the best and got the most positive response, so I primarily highlighted this approach (with the additional suggested "playthrough" value and a few potential alternate names). But I also mentioned the other ideas. Here is the bug: http://www.w3.org/Bugs/Public/show_bug.cgi?id=8731 I encourage Working Group members with an interest to Cc themselves, and to comment further in the bug if they feel it is appropriate. Regards, Maciej
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