- From: Orion Adrian <oadrian@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:43:58 -0400
- To: www-html@w3.org
> > A specification is a document that describes a process or technology >that is > > sufficiently precise enough that people can use the document to >implement > > the process or technology in such a way that the desired output always >flows > > from a given set of inputs. > >Actually, one of the main reasons for a specification is often to clearly >identify what is left as implementation choices; it is about identifying >what can be safely assumed, as much as exactly what happens. > >CSS is a particularly strong case here, as, whilst many graphic designers >expect PDF like fidelity, CSS is actually only specified as hinting, and >that is a positive choice in its specification. And yet, what I said still doesn't preclude that variability. It only specifies that the desired output flows from the desired inputs. I didn't speak at all about side effects. Though as someone who has to design web sites, I would definately like to see more precision out of CSS and less inoperable workings. Orion Adrian _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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