- From: Erik Vorhes <erik@textivism.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:47:50 -0500
On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 8:28 AM, Aryeh Gregor<Simetrical+w3c at gmail.com> wrote: > I think the meaning of "compatible with all existing browsers" here is > that HTML 5 does not *require* authors to break compatibility with any > existing browser. > I agree completely with your interpretation of the phrase. HTML5 is intended to enhance the web without breaking it, so noting (or even emphasizing) how it's backwards-compatible is important and useful. But the phrase should be clarified along similar lines to what you've articulated. Maybe: "HTML5 can be written in such a way that it is compatible with all browsers made after X date"? Erik
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