Web, software, and HTML issues

Content that is published on the web attracts a worldwide audience. However, not all worldwide web users have the latest browsers. Broadband Internet access is not always available outside major cities, and Internet service providers do not always charge a flat monthly rate for access. To accommodate worldwide users, use the guidelines in the following table.

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Use standard HTML tags.

Avoid proprietary tags. If you are developing HTML text with scripted code, globalize any text that is generated by the scripts, too.

Keep download issues in mind.

Charges for Internet service vary greatly depending on locale. Keep page size under 100 KB when possible, and consider including a text-only version ...

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