From: John Foliot [mailto:john.foliot@deque.com] Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 3:12 PM I'll focus on the snippet "This may include Web browsers, media players, plug-ins , and other programs — including assistive technologies..." By the inclusion of "This may include" it is clearly indicated (to me) that this is not an exhaustive list, and that "User AGent" can and should also consider hardware peripherals as part of the stack (i.e. a Braille output bar), and here, perhaps the device itself (a mobile device). Personally, I've always given the widest of understanding to 'user agent' as "the stack" of hardware and software tools that allows any individual the ability to connect to and access the web. As well, while the definition you provided is taken from WCAG 1.0, we're now discussing WCAG 2.1, and so I'll suggest that if we agree on the "full stack" definition I mentioned, and we are currently working on WCAG 2.1, that we look to ensure that an updated definition also emerge. [Jason] The reference was to UAAG 1.0. I am open to extending the definition as you suggest, though I would read the UAAG 1.0 definition as confined to software, which is also in accord with how the term is generally used in the context of the Web. I suspect your suggestion would broaden it too far, but, as mentioned, I’m certainly oopen to such an expansive redefinition. ________________________________ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged or confidential information. It is solely for use by the individual for whom it is intended, even if addressed incorrectly. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender; do not disclose, copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on the contents of this information; and delete it from your system. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance. ________________________________
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