Specifically, the alert would be sent only if the user was uploading a file and tried to close the browser. I think that was what you were saying ".keyCode == 18 || .keyCode == 115" would be used for, but correct me if I'm wrong.
On Mon, 2009-08-17 at 21:31 -0500, Adam Shannon wrote: > > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 9:13 PM, Ben <[email protected]> wrote: > 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) > > > > > So, if a user would upload an image via an image hosting site there > would be an alert? Also, predefined JS would cause the browser to > download a file, and asking users if they want to allow a site to load > images could cause 20+ alerts per page. It's not a bad idea. > > -- > - 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
