- From: Vlad Alexander <vlad.alexander@xhtml.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:56:05 -0400
I noticed that the latest HTML 5 draft states that the "name" and "codebase" attributes are not allowed on the "object" element. 1. Plug-ins, such as XStandard, use the "name" attribute for submitting content to the server without the need for JavaScript. This makes for an accessible solution. XStandard has been doing this for 4 years in some browsers. IE, Firefox and Opera support this feature. This attribute serves a vital role for plug-ins. 2. The "codebase" attribute is the only way to auto-install or update plug-ins in IE. This is an important feature that should not be removed without providing an alternative solution. 3. The HTML 5 draft states that the "embed" element is used for plug-in content. The "object" element is a better mechanism for loading plug-ins and is supported by all browsers. The HTML 5 spec should state the "embed" or "object" elements can be used for loading plug-ins. Regards, -Vlad
Received on Monday, 22 October 2007 06:56:05 UTC