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On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:47:43 +0100 (BST)
Gordon Henderson <gordon+dcglug@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello Gordon,
> The issue I have is that it adds yet another level of complexity to
> the whole thing. I already have back and forward button on my browser
> and a search mechanism, why should I learn/use others?
Yes, indeed. There's always a new "standard" coming along. :-(
The latest being Silverlight. Thank $DEITY a web site I view decided
against using it for "improved compatibility". Probably because many
people moaned that something that was OS specific could never *improve*
compatibility.
> It's also a bit slow on my 1.6GHz desktop box, and this is going to
I hadn't noticed any speed issues. Although that could be down to me
being unusually patient at the time (unlikely though).
> become more of an issue as more people move to "netbook" and low-power
> or portable devices.
I hate to think what that'd look like on a mobile 'phone. :-))
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