New technique: Technique 10.1.2 [priority 1] Verify that scripts do not spawn new windows.

Michael said:
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Checkpoint 10.1 - Until user agents allow users to turn off spawned 
windows, do not cause pop-ups or other windows to appear and do not change 
the current window without informing the user
New Technique: trigger on SCRIPT elements, unless we bother to check for 
the "window.open()" command (knowing that window might be a variable of 
type window).
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i created the following new technique:
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Technique 10.1.2 [priority 1] Verify that scripts do not spawn new windows.
Discussion Status:
awaiting discussion
Evaluation:
Check for a JavaScript call to window.open()
@@other embedded scripting languages?
If not found, ask the author to confirm if scripts spawn new windows or not.
Example Language:
This script will open a new window that can be disorienting for some users.
Repair Technique:
Allow the user to remove the scripting call or to replace it with ??@@
Test Files and Discussion Files:
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wendy a chisholm
world wide web consortium
web accessibility initiative
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Received on Friday, 28 January 2000 15:01:40 UTC