web browsing and section 508 under linux

[Janina Sajka]

Ah, and maybe I missed something else? I don't recall Sec. 508 requires
js. My recollection of Sec. 508 regs is that any use of scripting is
supposed to degrade in an accessible manner if a script capable user
agent is in use.

Ryan Mann writes:
> 
> Lynx is limitted in functionality.  For example, there is no 
> support for Javascript.
> 
> 
> On Wed, 8 Jun 2005, Sean McMahon wrote:
> 
> >Why can't you test complience with a text-based browser.  I'm sure if 
> >something
> >works in lynx, it would be complient right?
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> >From: "Jared" <jared-stofflett at pop-server.twmi.rr.com>
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> >Subject: web browsing and section 508 under linux
> >
> >
> >I have to do some testing for section 508 compliance on a product at the 
> >company
> >I work for. I know I will be using internet explorer under windows. This 
> >product
> >is supposed to be cross platform, is there any browser that's accessible 
> >enough
> >to test under linux which works under x-windows? Appreciate any info.
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