http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2007/01/28/the-importance-of-xhtml-validation/ Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:33:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2007/01/28/the-importance-of-xhtml-validation/#comment-565 kds Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:20:40 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2007/01/28/the-importance-of-xhtml-validation/#comment-565 While I believe it is important to validate code, I feel it is equally important to update my browser versions. The responsibility of usability and accessibility falls at least in part to the user. If I am using obsolete software and hardware, how can I possibly complain to a developer about issues I am having. Technology changes so fast. I am responsible for keeping up with those changes; lest I be left behind wondering why I can't enjoy and experience the latest and greatest. IMHO - IE6 and other IE versions are fraught with negative issues. Why would one want to continue to use these antiquated browsing options? While I believe it is important to validate code, I feel it is equally important to update my browser versions. The responsibility of usability and accessibility falls at least in part to the user. If I am using obsolete software and hardware, how can I possibly complain to a developer about issues I am having. Technology changes so fast. I am responsible for keeping up with those changes; lest I be left behind wondering why I can’t enjoy and experience the latest and greatest. IMHO – IE6 and other IE versions are fraught with negative issues. Why would one want to continue to use these antiquated browsing options?

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