[thelist] javascript help

Rita Crisafi rita at crisafidesign.com
Tue Dec 21 09:22:41 CST 2004


>
>Hi.
>
>I know what I'm about to suggest isn't exactly what your looking for... 
>but have you ever considered using a flash object?
>
>Advantages:
>- Less messing around with JavaScript and such, easier to deal with.
>- Makes it harder for visitors to grab images from your client (if like 
>most clients I know, they're pedantic about such things).
>- As long as flash player is installed, it should run exactly the same on 
>every browser.
>- It all loads at once and no delay is formed between fades.
>
>Disadvantages:
>- Harder to edit if you need to add another image to your collection.
>- Takes longer to load on slower connections.
>- Won't load at all in IE if active objects have been disabled in the 
>users security preferences.
>
>The pros and cons are pretty much head at head, so it really boils down to 
>a matter of personal opinion... but I thought I'd just point out the option. :)
>
>-Caleb.


that definitely was a consideration, but I don't want to be the one stuck 
updating the menu. however, I bet i could load it as external text 
maybe...hmmm...




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