web browsing and section 508 under linux

[Karen Lewellen]

but why?
given its expense, the problems it has, the lack of real support for 
anyone making a commitment to it.
the w3 rules are simple clear and more of a level playing field.
I am just wondering from a journalistic standpoint.
Karen

On Thu, 9 Jun 2005, Janina Sajka wrote:

> OK. I'm refresehed on this ...
>
> The EITAAC suggested using W3C/WAI, however the Access Board decided to
> define javascript accessibility on its own so does diverge in this
> regard.
>
> David Poehlman writes:
>> I was told that it must have text in the script but that it does not
>> have to support non js user agents.
>>
>> --
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>>
>> On Jun 9, 2005, at 7:27 PM, Janina Sajka wrote:
>>
>> 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?
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Jared" <jared-stofflett at pop-server.twmi.rr.com>
>>>> To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 10:30 AM
>>>> 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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