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Re: Reason For Links Opening In New Window

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From: Austin, Darrel
Date: Jan 5, 2007 10:00AM

> Unfortunately the 'client' (i.e. the ones you're talking to)
> often completely agree, but the people who need persuading
> are three levels up and five across... and not really
> listening. I've had that happen a few times, on this and
> accesskeys, primarily because of out-of-date government guidelines.

Oh, no argument there. I'm a .gover myself...I know how that goes. ;o)

I just wanted to clarify that that wasn't a 'good' reason to use a
pop-up. A necessary reason, perhaps, but not a good one. ;o)

-Darrel