Built-In Controls for Browser Plugins?
Posted: 13 Sep 2006 23:31
Is there any chance that the browser plugins could have some playback and other basic controls built into them, similar to Quicktime, Windows Media Player, and most other media players that I am aware of.
The controls would be enabled by default, but could be disabled in the object's properties (ie: controls="false").
Unfortunately, VideoLAN seems to depend on Javascript if the user wishes to make any changes to the player, such as pausing, stopping, or rewinding it. I want to avoid using JavaScript for any essential function. I think that server-side coding should be used for the serious stuff, and JavaScript should only be used for user convenience.
The controls would be enabled by default, but could be disabled in the object's properties (ie: controls="false").
Unfortunately, VideoLAN seems to depend on Javascript if the user wishes to make any changes to the player, such as pausing, stopping, or rewinding it. I want to avoid using JavaScript for any essential function. I think that server-side coding should be used for the serious stuff, and JavaScript should only be used for user convenience.
