[html4all] [html4all.org] Content-type negotiation as an alternative to ALT, LONGDESC and fallback

[Patrick H. Lauke]

Philip TAYLOR wrote:
> Given that HTTP already supports
> content-type negotiation, is it conceivable that we
> could make use of this by specifying that embedded
> content should not use explicit MIME type or filename
> extensions ? 

Have a look at CC/PP http://www.w3.org/Mobile/CCPP/ and, mainly from an 
e-learning point of view, ACCLIP http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=acclip

P
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