Couldn't the browser detect whether the user is uploading a file and provide a dialog warning the user that closing the browser would stop the upload? That would mitigate the need for javascript in that use case, at least. The same as downloads, I would think.
I realize that doesn't eliminate all other good uses, though. (however, I wouldn't know of any off the top of my head) On Mon, 2009-08-17 at 19:11 -0500, Adam Shannon wrote: > > Sure vendors could prevent any actions such as .keyCode == 18 > || .keyCode == 115, but that can be used with good intentions > (preventing an accidental window close when a user is uploading a > video). They could also restrict volume settings to > some decibel range but I don't know how well that would work (trying > to play a youtube video during a loud conference/floor show). <snip> > -- > - Adam Shannon ( http://ashannon.us ) > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Chromium Discussion mailing list: [email protected] View archives, change email options, or unsubscribe: http://groups.google.com/group/chromium-discuss -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
