- From: Al Gilman <asgilman@iamdigex.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 08:44:08 -0400
- To: w3c-wai-ua@w3.org
At 11:41 AM 6/7/99 -0400, Ian Jacobs wrote: >Hello, > >In the 31 March document [1], checkpoint 4.1.1 reads: > > Ensure that the software may be installed in a > device-independent manner using any supported input > and output devices. > >And checkpoint 4.2.1 reads > > Ensure that all functionalities offered by the user > agent interface are available through all supported > input devices. These include the installation > procedure, access to documentation, and software > configuration. > >The only reason 4.2.1 doesn't entirely subsume >4.1.1 is that 4.1.1 refers to output devices (covered >partially by 4.2.2). I propose deleting 4.1.1. > At the checkpoint level, I think it is better to separate installation from repeat use. You can have a common guideline about all user actions required to install, use and maintain... (check EITAAC report for sample language and cite at least in draft) <http://trace.wisc.edu/docs/eitaac/>. In the dominant pattern of commercial practice the installer is a separate program, not one of the functions of the program. This colors public perceptions, and we should talk in publicly-understood concepts where we can. This was a point where at least one vendor spokesperson drew a line: making a distinction between repeat use where access support was obvious to them and install transactions which are a "one time thing" and were perceived as less meritorious of the necessary investment. If we wish overcome that perception, we will have to spell it out in two checks; not throw a blanket over them. Al > - Ian > >[1] http://www.w3.org/TR/1999/WAI-USERAGENT-19990331 >-- >Ian Jacobs (jacobs@w3.org) http://www.w3.org/People/Jacobs >Tel/Fax: (212) 684-1814 >
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