Background Graphics not visible in OmniWeb

[Milo Velimirovic]

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> 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.
> 

This is another example of Micrsoft-think (tm)!  Instead of concentrating on producing a tool  
that provides features that enhance productivity, features(?) are introduced that give the  
person using an application the illusion of control over their computer's environment, (e.g. the  
ability to pick and choose the color of the scroll bars and panel title bars in Windows) Yeah, it  
may look flashy, but does it add FUNCTIONALITY to the tool you're using or is it just the  
high-tech analog of a coloring book?

My $.02 worth.

--Milo
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