Archive for August, 2010

Managing CSS Compatibility and Internet Explorer (IE)

One of the most time intensive factors of web site programming and design is ensuring that a web site can be properly viewed by the user. Each one of us has a preference when it comes to the type of computer we will own, the operating system that computer uses, and the browser that is used when we are using the Internet. With all of the choices available, it is a challenge for a programmer to provide a rich experience for every visitor to a website.

Much of this is due to the compatibility issues between browsers. One of the most non-compatible browsers when it comes to web standards is Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. However, Microsoft is making an concerted effort to address these issues and with each new version of IE, increased HTML and CSS compatibility is being included.
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Low User Adoption Kills Google Wave

google wave logoAccording to the Official Google blog, low user adoption of the cutting edge Wave product has caused the company to halt development on the platform.

Google Wave is a browser based web application for real time communication and collaboration that was launched last year at Google I/O. There has been much hype and anticipation for this product among web users.

But today, Google announced they will no longer develop the Wave product as a standalone product. The reason stated for this decision was the low user adoption rate.
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