Topic: Blink Tag

2 chapters across the catalog

Earle in the Gulf
Episode 222 14:05 - 17:45

222: Earle in the Gulf

Web Design Nostalgia, Dreamweaver and Blink Tags

John C. Dvorak updates the No Agenda website using Dreamweaver, sparking a nostalgic conversation about early web design elements like the blink tag and interlaced images. They discuss "insane" websites characterized by centered text and excessive animated GIFs. Additionally, they mention a viral trick where typing "Illuminati" backwards into a browser redirects users to the National Security Agency (NSA) website.

Dandelion Wine
Episode 99 41:08 - 43:02

99: Dandelion Wine

HTML5 Video Tag, The Return of the Blink Tag

Steve Gilmore reportedly informed Dvorak about new features in HTML5, including a native video tag that could potentially eliminate the need for Adobe Flash. The hosts also joke about the rumored return of the "blink" tag. They discuss the technical implications of browsers handling video files directly rather than relying on external plugins.