Re: [backstage] New BBC customisable homepage
On 19 Dec 2007, at 10:43, Brian Butterworth wrote: 6. Icons. Since Windows 3, the "down triangle" has been used to mean "drop down menu". I know web designers HATE following UI hints that users have known for decades, but it does make it easier to use. If you could refer to: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa511456.aspx That link says it's actually a progressive disclosure control, which is used to "allow users to show or hide additional information including data, options, or commands." Seems spot on to me. Cheers Jonathan - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] iPlayer Volume Control
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Re: [backstage] iPlayer Volume Control
I will be out of the office starting 24/12/2007 and will not return until 07/01/2008. I will have only occasional access to email. *** Disclaimer *** Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep Auguste Reyerslaan 52, 1043 Brussel nv van publiek recht BTW BE 0244.142.664 RPR Brussel http://www.vrt.be/disclaimer - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
RE: [backstage] iPlayer Volume Control
I noticed that last week - had a good chuckle at that :D > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Williams > Sent: 21 December 2007 12:43 > To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk > Subject: [backstage] iPlayer Volume Control > > Just a quick !Hurrah! for whomever decided to make the flash > streaming iplayer volume go up to 11. > > Warms me cockles every time i see it ;p > > Anyone spotted more of these 'insignificant' touches? > > Ben > - > Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To > unsubscribe, please visit > http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. > Unofficial list archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] Weather RSS Feeds = 4 letter location codes
Rob Dunfey wrote: I was wondering if there is a complete list \ lookup table of 4 letter codes used by the Weather RSS feeds, matching place names and code. I've had a good look around but cannot find anything. Like http://www.dracos.co.uk/play/bbc-weather/countries.opml ? ATB, Matthew | http://www.dracos.co.uk/ - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
[backstage] Weather RSS Feeds = 4 letter location codes
Hi, I was wondering if there is a complete list \ lookup table of 4 letter codes used by the Weather RSS feeds, matching place names and code. I've had a good look around but cannot find anything. RSS feed: http://feeds.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/rss/5day/world/.xml Kind Regards, Rob Dunfey
[backstage] Jobs in Cardiff
Hello all, Apologies for the slightly unusual use of this list. We've got a few vacancies at the BBC offices in Cardiff from technical project managers to web developers (client and server). We're a friendly bunch, take pride in our work and get on with a range of stuff including Doctor Who and Welsh Language web sites. If you're interested in joining us then take a look at jobs.bbc.co.uk. I'm not interested in hearing from agencies at this stage, thanks. Gavin (Team Leader) - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
[backstage] iPlayer Volume Control
Just a quick !Hurrah! for whomever decided to make the flash streaming iplayer volume go up to 11. Warms me cockles every time i see it ;p Anyone spotted more of these 'insignificant' touches? Ben - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
[backstage] London Underground service status XML feed - coming soon, hopefully
Anyone out there who's screen-scraping the TfL website for the tube status information (or using a third-party feed) may be interested to read the following response that I've received to a query I sent in to TfL... Me: "I wonder if you could pass this query on to whoever looks after the TfL website. Is there any way that TfL could make an XML feed available for the 'tube status' information? This would be really useful for other developers to be able to use in order to create 'widgets' for things like Google Personalised Homepage, the Mac Dashboard, and so on. If you Google 'London Underground XML', you find that some developers have already created these kinds of applications, however they have achieved this by 'screen scaping' the website, which is far less efficient (and more costly for TfL). Whilst TfL may have some reservations about allowing third-party developers to use this data, you should find many benefits, such as encouraging engagement with TfL and public transport, the ability to see other people coming up with innovative uses for your data, and not least, publicity for being 'Web 2.0' and allowing developers to experiment with your data. Please let me know what you think." TfL: "Thank you for your email. I have been informed by our web page design team that this is something we are planning to provide within the next few months. I am unable to give you a date at this time." Good news! Frankie - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
Re: [backstage] Re: New BBC customisable homepage
> And by the way, I do agree with the sentiment that if you put a ticking clock > on a BBC page, the time it shows ought to be within an egg-boiling interval > of dear old Green Witch. Mean time, I also appreciate that this is a > nostalgic > touch, but I don't lose sight of the meaning of a BBC clock to Mr and Mrs > Punter. Oh yeah, and for extra pointless bonus points, it should totally rotate forward and back an hour at 01:00am when moving to and from British Summer Time... Plus there's those leap seconds to worry about... Frankie - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
