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From: Steve Vosloo
Date: Sep 9, 2002 12:56AM

I have form that uses JavaScript to perform client-side validation, i.e.
when the user hits submit without filling in the first name an alert box
pops up. Is this bad accessibility? Should I use server-side validation
to avoid popups that change the user focus?

Thanks
Steve

Steve Vosloo
Division Manager
Usability Junction

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