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Re: Alt text / alternate image on embed (of QuicktimeVideo)

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From: Keith Parks
Date: Apr 17, 2007 9:20AM

On Apr 16, 2007, at 5:30 PM, Sam wrote:

> Is there a way to specify either "alt" text or serve an image (with
> alt text of course) if a user has not downloaded whatever plugin is
> required to view / listen / whatever?
>
> In my case I'm currently using the QT supplied javascript but it just
> winds up with a broekn link and no words if the plugin is not
> installed.

I think this might be what you are looking for...

<http://blog.deconcept.com/2005/01/26/web-standards-compliant-
javascript-quicktime-detect-and-embed/>

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