On Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Janina Sajka wrote: > I keep wanting to understand this. Why do they think it's hot? What about > js is so hot? It significantly extends html on pages. I use it on my father's site for site wide navigation. Without the use of script there are huge practical limits that would come into play. Also it can be used to pre-process forms before submision. This has cut down significantly on data sent accross the network. I suppose there is probably little that couldn't be done without it. But it can add a large amount of effeciency to the effort. Other options are to create interaction that doesn't require data be sent back for instance in the form of a quiz. I suppose one could extend the argument and ask why would anyone want a PC anyway? Oh damn, that question has already been asked by a former CEO of IBM. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net One of the most overlooked advantages to computers is... If they do foul up, there's no law against whacking them around a little. -- Joe Martin
