Re: More scripting thoughts Pt. 2 (was RE: Accessible road maps)

Exactly, and I think that hurts the accessibility.  Sort of like racing
lawnmowers.  Not quite the intended use of Javascript.

-Steve

Jim Ley said:
> "Steven Dale" <sdale@stevendale.com>
>>>>  I think we need to make networked programs (TCP/IP not HTTP) that
>>>>have user interfaces other than a browser accessible as well.
>>>
>>Jim Ley said:
>>> Sure, but often the only realisitic option for these is rendered in a
>>> browser re-using browser techniques, developing a native app for
>>> hundreds of platforms is ridiculous.
>>
>>And this is why Java was created. The old write once run anywhere
>> slogan.
>
> That may have been an aim, but it sure wasn't one that came to bear.
> javascript won that battle.
>
> Jim.

Received on Wednesday, 2 June 2004 18:16:59 UTC