[R] Problems in Recommending R

[Friedrich Leisch]

>>>>> On Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:05:56 -0600,
>>>>> hadley wickham (hw) wrote:

  >> > It might be good to put some mild restriction on the design:
  >> 
  >> >  * should be valid (x)html and css
  >> 
  >> Of course (although the current page also does not validate without
  >> errors ;-)
  >> 
  >> >  * use the YUI css grid framework for layout
  >> 
  >> Never heard about that one, but looks sensible.
  >> 
  >> >  * use jquery for any (subtle) animated or interactive effects
  >> 
  >> Actually, I'd prefer no javascript at all if possible. Simply has
  >> better performance on old hardware (and R is used a lot in developing
  >> countries).

  > I don't think you should completely rule out javascript.  It's
  > possible to use it in ways that add to the utility of a page, while
  > not detracting from it if not available.

OK, what particularly do you have in mind?

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