- From: Wendy A Chisholm <wendy@w3.org>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 14:50:52 -0400
- To: timla@microsoft.com
- Cc: w3c-wai-ua@w3.org, w3c-wai-gl@w3.org
Tim, This weeks MSDN "DHTML Dude" [1] says, <blockquote> The Internet Explorer team frequently receives requests to allow users to disable the appearance of pop-up windows. Yet this puts us in a dilemma: Do we allow developers the freedom to use this potentially powerful tool to offer great solutions to their customers? Or do we restrict the platform so developers cannot misuse this functionality? The Internet Explorer team has taken the stand that except where security concerns are present, we should allow developers as much flexibility as possible to build powerful applications, without undue restrictions. </blockquote> WCAG is relying on users being able to control windows opening and closing. This is covered by UAAG 5.3. Does the IE team realize that UAAG is talking about configurability of the user agent rather than restricting what it is possible for developers to do? In other words, pop-up windows can be very useful. They can increase usability if you are able to use them as intended. However, they can really muck things up if you can not use them as intended. Therefore, we don't want to restrict developers from using them, but we do want to let people configure the use of pop-up windows. For example, opera will let you say "do not open windows in a new window." So, can you tell us if the IE team is willing to consider this if it is about user configurability rather than restricting developers? Thank you. Be well, --wendy [1] http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/dude04232001.asp -- wendy a chisholm world wide web consortium web accessibility initiative seattle, wa usa tel: +1 206.706.5263 /--
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