[Laszlo-user] few general questions (libraries, LDAP, compatibility, SVG)

[Simon Cornelius P. Umacob]

Flash tends to be very consistent across browsers (but not too 
consistent across operating systems, especially with different fonts and 
screen resolutions), and tend to be a bit more responsive than DHTML.

But yeah, I prefer DHTML too.  I'm also exploring OpenLaszlo privately 
before I suggest this for our projects. :)  We won't be using this for 
flashy websites.  I'm more concerned on making usable UIs quickly. :)

Cheers,


[ simon.cpu ]


Boris Callens wrote:
> Is there a reason why one should prefer to use the flash runtime instead 
> of DHTML?
> Although I like flash for some purposes, I tend to dislike it for pure 
> functional sites.
> Its lack of basic browser functionality support (history, navigation 
> etc) and SEO unfriendly architecture makes it a bad choice for company 
> websites in my opinion (save for the entertainment industry off course).
> I'd prefer to not require Flash runtime installed, but would fall back 
> on it if necessary (for whatever reason).
> 
> As of the FedEx question, I'm always on the lookout for technologies 
> that can improve our products and development cycles, but before I can 
> suggest anything to management, I plan to try it with a private project.
> This will allow me to evaluate the system by own experience and ensures 
> my managers that I am already somewhat confident with the technology.
> Introducing a new technology in a big team as FedEx implies a bunch of 
> complexities that need to be decently counterbalanced if the technology 
> even wants to be considered at all.
> 
> Since I favor DHTML over Flash for the projects I have planned, I think 
> it is a good idea to wait for the next version to come out.
> Until then I will be watching this list on a regular basis out of 
> personal interest.
> 
> Boris
> 
> On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:46:51 +0200, Simon Cornelius P. Umacob 
> <simoncpu at infoweapons.com> wrote:
> 
>> Boris Callens wrote:
>>
>>> Is there a way to make the framework decide whether to use Flash or 
>>> DHTML?
>>
>> You might want to implement a page that detects whether there's a 
>> Flash player installed or not.  This is quite easy to do in 
>> JavaScript.  Also, you might want to let the user choose between DHTML 
>> and Flash in that page. :)
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>>
>> [ simon.cpu ]
>>
>>
> 
> 
> 
> --Boris Callens
> FedEx
> 


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