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kdjoergensen2
08-29-2002, 08:10 PM
We are in the process of designing a webpage for a hobby group.. do you still design for NS4, or is generally accepted to design only for NS6/7 and IE4/5/6 ?

Or is it still 'custom of the trade' to ensure semi decent representation in NS4 ?
Michael
08-29-2002, 08:55 PM
first, you need to know which browser your visitor would likely to use. Generally, IE6 is the most popular web browser there is.
Basically, when designing your page, try NOT to use some too complicated javascripts or vbscripts because some browser doesn't support it...
MAke sure you put a notice on your home page that notices the user which browser is the most preferable!
torrent
08-29-2002, 09:45 PM
My web site stats show that over a period of 6 months, less than 1% of all my visitors use NS4. Frankly I won't be designing with it in mind in future versions of my site.
Dr. Web
08-29-2002, 09:46 PM
hey KD..... long time no see!

They released n4.79 or something early this year, so N4.x and N6 seem to be developing seperatly. I still design for IE5.0, 5.5, 6, N4.7, and N6 when external visitors will be accepted.
Jon Hanlon
08-30-2002, 11:06 PM
Personally, I feel that public sites should offer some limited functionality for all browsers (personal or Intranet sites can be a bit stricter). That is, Netscape 4 users should at least see something, and be able to do basic navigation.

When it comes to the bells-and-whistles provided by DHTML and script however, I reckon it's (usually) a waste of time providing for NN4.

Economics is the study of shortages. If there was enough of everything for everybody then there'd be no need for economics or budgets, as everyone would have enough cash to buy whatever they desired, and there'd be enough production to cater for everyone. But there ain't, which is why we must make choices everyday.

If you're happy spending $10 on an apple that's been personally grown in Switzerland then go for it - but most people would rather sink the ten bucks elsewhwere.

It's the same with coding. If you want to spend extra hours catering for four or five percent (http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp) of users then go right ahead. Personally I'd rather spend that time improving the site for the other ninety-five plus percent.