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Posted by J.O. Aho on 07/17/07 18:17
James Hutton wrote:
> On rewriting the site, I've now got the maps to open in the same window.
> The clients say they prefer the original method, yet with the
> proliferation of pop-up blockers etc this may cause problems in the future.
Usually the pop-up blockers blocks the pop-ups that are automatically made
like by javascript that is executed during the load of the page or pop-ups
generated by flash.
A javascript executed by pressing a link is usually allowed, so as long as you
don't use "evil-code" to open your pop-ups, I wouldn't bee too much worried.
> I also note that the general concensus of opinion is that unwanted
> pop-ups are bad, so should I continue with pop-up maps, but ecxplicitly
> state "this link will open a pop-up window" or words to that effect.
I would think that is a bit of bad design if you have to state that a link
will open a pop-up.
In a way I agree with Jonathan, most browsers nowadays do give you options of
opening a link in a new window or tab when clicking on it with the middle
mouse button, so maybe you shouldn't redesign your site again and just tell
the complaining users to know of the option of opening a link in a new window/tab.
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//Aho
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