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From: Jim Thatcher
Date: Feb 22, 2006 7:00AM

Hi Norman,

You mentioned:
> Conceptually 1194.22 (web-based intranet and internet) standards
> are a subset of 1194.21 (software and operating systems).

I don't agree with that at all. As you mention, the web standards call on
the software standards for applets and plug-ins, and though rarely mentioned
a browser itself must pass the software provisions - but that's it; 1194.22
is not conceptually a subset of 1194.21. In particular you suggested

> Legally, I think if you can prove you meet the 1194.22 for web
> content then you've met the more specific standards.

I wish it were so. A frightening example today is AJAX. You can have content
that looks like a software dialog box, passes 1194.22 and totally fails key
provisions in 1194.21.

Jim

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