Ramblings

DOMContentLoaded is an event supposed to be thrown when a page's DOM is loaded, meaning that you don't need to wait for external images etc. to be loaded before running a script that expects a DOM to be in place. If you combine the initiation of your script with a JavaScript library like Interface you might get fatal consequences.

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Most of you are probably familiar with the zoom function of Opera. Opera lets you zoom the entire page, including pictures and flash animations, this is different from the zoom functionality other browsers have which is basically text zoom only. But how do you zoom text only in Opera?

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So, it's finally here. Opera on the Wii. What can I say, other than whiii!?

Anyhow here's the first signs of contact: which is kind of cute.

But in addition some guys have video taped a session with the Wii in use and you can watch that here: Nintendo Wii Opera Web Browser Report or download the mov file here: Wii Browser.mov

They go thru the cube3d website, commenting on articles, watch YouTube videos, check gmail. read BBC sports site and more. Zooming and navigating around is presented in addition to the usage of favourites. Here are a few snapshots of the video.

Enjoy!

There seems to be a lot of other feedback about the browser everywhere and people seem really happy about it. I'm really glad about that. Check out more stories at http://digg.com/search?s=opera+wii&submit=Search&section=news&type=both&area=all&age=7&sort=new and don't forget to give the Wii team at Opera a big round of hands.

(Ah btw. did you check that your web page runs in Opera? Just follow the standards and you should be done.)

Get more videos, screenshots and a nice animation from the Opera pressrelease about Opera on Wii

Wiison greetings and a happy wii year!

(PS. Anyone want to send me a Wii?)

(PPS. If anyone has a Wii there, how about trying out its SVG capabilities: http://people.opera.com/nicolasm/svg/opera_ologo_anim.svg )

Some of you have asked how I added a disclaimer to my blog. It's basically a simple CSS addition.

By going to My Account -> Change design -> custom stylesheet adding the following CSS in the form presented and making sure Use my custom style sheet together with the current theme is selected you can quickly add a nice and shiny disclaimer showing on top of all your blog. Nice and easy

Using the :before selector on the main element lets you add a fake element right before the main content starts. The content: attribute lets you even fill out the text.

So, go ahead, and feel free to show me how you use it!

#mainwrap:before {
      content: "The views expressed in this blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of any former, current or future employers or employees of mine.";
      color: black;
      background-color: #ffff99;
      font-style: italic;
      border: solid #aaaa77 1px;
      padding: 10px;
      white-space: normal;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      margin-right: 210px;
      float: none;
      width: auto;
      display: block;
}

I like to call myself a demo scener Although the few releases I've done during my active scener life are laughable, I like to stay in touch with the demo scene, watch demos, chat with old friends and have a good time. I normally enjoy smaller computer parties where the scene is more in focus, but after being absent from the Gathering for a few years, I've been there the two past years and the scene seems to be increasing in focus. I will be attending this year too, this time as an Opera representative.

I'm not sure how it happened but a collegue and myself have for a long time believed that Opera Software belonged as a contributor to the Gathering. The creative spirit that hovers in the Viking ship in Hamar during Easter is inspiring, just like Opera's innovative products. A lot of power users and creative minds deserve to get to know Opera's products better, and the company is privileged to meet many potential employees.

Opera will have a stand where we show our technology, hold contests, talk to whoever is interested and hopefully be inspired and inspiring others.

Among other things there will be a widgets competition. By developing a widget and submitting it either to the booth or to widgetcomp@opera.com you'll not only be able to gain fame when users download and use your widget, but also win a computer setup from Digital Impulse. -- Oh and it must be in before Saturday at 16:00 PM CET, so no point in hesitating

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In addition I'll see if I can assemble a little treat for one of the party compos. Stay tuned!