Python - Web Display Technology

Edward Elliott nobody at 127.0.0.1
Sun May 21 18:35:41 EDT 2006


Roel Schroeven wrote:

> SamFeltus schreef:
>> Here is a visual argument, I would love to see a list of AJAX and SVG
>> sites that display excellent graphics.
[snip]
> 
> In my humble opinion, those sites are an argument _against_ the use of
> Flash on websites. They may look pretty (I don't think they do, but I
> can imagine there are people out there who like the looks of those
> sites), but they fail as websites: long load times and especially such
> horrible navigation is a big no-no.

A quote regarding web usability comes to mind:

"If you're website starts winning design awards, be afraid.  Be very
afraid."

Unfortunately I can't locate proper attribution.  It may have been Jakob
Nielsen.

-- 
Edward Elliott
UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
complangpython at eddeye dot net



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