Background Graphics not visible in OmniWeb

[Kristopher Jon Magnusson]

Steven Buechler writes:

> I think BACKGROUND is a purely Netscape extension to HTML and is
> not in the current HTML3.0 spec. Tables are part of HTML3.0,
> although Netscape's tables have attributes not found in the 3.0
> spec.  There is quite a bit in the (still under development)
> HTML3.0 spec not supported by Netscape.
> 	There are many features to HTML3.0 I look forward to
> seeing supported in the standard browsers; e.g., tables, math,
> text flow around inline images, style sheets, ...  I would much
> rather see Omni and other developers work towards implimenting
> these features than react to Netscape's extensions.

On the other hand, compared to OmniWeb or even Netscape 1.0, the  
background feature is aesthetically stunning compared to a plain  
white or gray background.

I understand why someone would prefer Netscape adhere to published  
standards, but this specific feature is IMHO worth breaking the  
spec.

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