Internet Explorer 4 option in the site
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Chris somewhere mentioned that they the CP developers invested a lot of time in getting non-javascript version of the site. So I thought lets check how it works. *Selects 'No JavaScript' option from the Layout dropdown and clicks 'Update'.* The very first line that I see above the discussion board is:
Hint: For improved responsiveness use Internet Explorer 4, Firefox or above. Ensure Javascript is enabled and choose 'Normal' from the Layout dropdown and hit 'Update'.
That's kinda correct but Internet Explorer 4?! ;P
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modified on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:11 AM
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Chris somewhere mentioned that they the CP developers invested a lot of time in getting non-javascript version of the site. So I thought lets check how it works. *Selects 'No JavaScript' option from the Layout dropdown and clicks 'Update'.* The very first line that I see above the discussion board is:
Hint: For improved responsiveness use Internet Explorer 4, Firefox or above. Ensure Javascript is enabled and choose 'Normal' from the Layout dropdown and hit 'Update'.
That's kinda correct but Internet Explorer 4?! ;P
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modified on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:11 AM
We've been around for a while and it still works on 4! That message is basically meant to say "use a browser that has a decent DOM model and Javascript support (and turn on the javascript!) Back in the days of Netscape / IE3 things were grim for many users. But yeah - maybe it's time to stop pushing that particular browser.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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We've been around for a while and it still works on 4! That message is basically meant to say "use a browser that has a decent DOM model and Javascript support (and turn on the javascript!) Back in the days of Netscape / IE3 things were grim for many users. But yeah - maybe it's time to stop pushing that particular browser.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Yes I said it's kinda right. :-D One of my other important motive behind checking this version was my mobile doesn't support JavaScript and I sometimes use my mobile to browse and post on CP. I recently had issues checking out the bookmarks on my mobile (since it is available through a mover over drop-down). So I was curious how these things will work in the no-javascript version. But sadly only discussion board was converted to no-javascript version. But it's okay. Most of the features are available as-is on the phone. And most importantly I can read articles with no problem. I do not expect the site to be available in the smart-phone version at the moment. I am happy with the way it is and the way it improving. Thank you to you and your team for such a wonderful website. Cheers!
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Yes I said it's kinda right. :-D One of my other important motive behind checking this version was my mobile doesn't support JavaScript and I sometimes use my mobile to browse and post on CP. I recently had issues checking out the bookmarks on my mobile (since it is available through a mover over drop-down). So I was curious how these things will work in the no-javascript version. But sadly only discussion board was converted to no-javascript version. But it's okay. Most of the features are available as-is on the phone. And most importantly I can read articles with no problem. I do not expect the site to be available in the smart-phone version at the moment. I am happy with the way it is and the way it improving. Thank you to you and your team for such a wonderful website. Cheers!
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But sadly only discussion board was converted to no-javascript version
Not so: bookmarking without javascript works, though we do need to make the "it worked!" a little more obvious (ie actually show you a message). If you do find something that doesn't work without Javascript let me know.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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Ankurm/ wrote:
But sadly only discussion board was converted to no-javascript version
Not so: bookmarking without javascript works, though we do need to make the "it worked!" a little more obvious (ie actually show you a message). If you do find something that doesn't work without Javascript let me know.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
No that's not what I meant. I was talking about checking the bookmarks one already has. Currently this option is available under UserName dropdrop (on move hover) -> My Bookmarks. In my mobile browser, I cannot get the droplist as it doesn't support JavaScript. And I can't find any other way to go there except typing the exact url on the mobile browser.
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No that's not what I meant. I was talking about checking the bookmarks one already has. Currently this option is available under UserName dropdrop (on move hover) -> My Bookmarks. In my mobile browser, I cannot get the droplist as it doesn't support JavaScript. And I can't find any other way to go there except typing the exact url on the mobile browser.
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That dropdown uses CSS, not Javascript. However, the CSS is triggered by mouseover, which is tricky when there's no mouse. OK, I'll have to think about that one.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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No that's not what I meant. I was talking about checking the bookmarks one already has. Currently this option is available under UserName dropdrop (on move hover) -> My Bookmarks. In my mobile browser, I cannot get the droplist as it doesn't support JavaScript. And I can't find any other way to go there except typing the exact url on the mobile browser.
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Just click on your name (anywhere), you'll be taken to your profile page. Then on the left there is a menu with all the links you could possibly want (including the 'my bookmarks' link) :)
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Just click on your name (anywhere), you'll be taken to your profile page. Then on the left there is a menu with all the links you could possibly want (including the 'my bookmarks' link) :)
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That dropdown uses CSS, not Javascript. However, the CSS is triggered by mouseover, which is tricky when there's no mouse. OK, I'll have to think about that one.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Ah sorry, I should have known it was done using CSS. "JavaScript" - this was the only world in my mind for sometime. :-D
Chris Maunder wrote:
OK, I'll have to think about that one.
Tom suggested a way below to get to 'My Bookmarks' and almost all other required links. I suppose that should suffice and you won't require any changes. I don't know why I didn't notice it. :doh:
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That dropdown uses CSS, not Javascript. However, the CSS is triggered by mouseover, which is tricky when there's no mouse. OK, I'll have to think about that one.
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP