Peter Vidal wrote:
Gentlemen:

This is simply an Intranet application.  I do not want user to be able to do
alterations to the look and feel of the "subfiles" to be displayed, icons,
buttons, internet options, etc.

Due to the fact that this application will run on the floor, there will be lots
of "hands" touching the application so I just want to protect the users by
protecting the application of been "tailorable", at least under this application
only.

However, the discussion has turned in a very interesting one, as always guys...
more ideas and comments are welcomed.


Ahh, a very good point. Design differences between intranet apps and external web sites are so fundamentally different that it is always best to be specific when asking questions.


For intranet apps, you generally have complete control over the hardware and software used in your shop, and so testing is much more managable. Also, the operators of internal apps generally have to be trained to use the app, and often the app has to be designed with specific through-put rates in mind. In such an environment, of course you take full advantage of whatever tricks are available to you.

On the other hand, for external apps, you can never be sure of the user's client software or hardware configuration, or physical or mental abilities (or disabilities). In that environment, you need to design your app differently - the app needs to accomodate the user, not the other way around. User rejects your cookies? You (the app developer) need to be able to deal with it. Fancy effects with JavaScript or Flash? Fine, as long as the user can still get what he needs without suffering through that eye candy. Also don't forget that if it's difficult for an end-user to get to information on your site, it may also be difficult for a spider to index that information, making it even harder for people to get to it.

Cheers! Hans



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