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Web 2.0: reinventing the wheel. Seriously, how is 20 yr (30?) old client-side technology implemented in a browser considered news? Yes, browser programming is

by Lally 18y ago

Web 2.0: reinventing the wheel. Seriously, how is 20 yr (30?) old client-side technology implemented in a browser considered news? Yes, browser programming is a pain in the ass, but a PITA platform is nothing new.

bootload 18y ago
"... Seriously, how is 20 yr (30?) old client-side technology implemented in a browser considered news? ..." Because you can do interesting things with open technology on a large range of platforms without some vendor getting in the way. I know one application straight away (comics) that could use this technique to create more compelling interactive stories. It's not what you think of the technology, but what you can do with it.