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2009-12-09
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So i read todays xkcd on my n900 today but realisd i didn't know how to read the alt text. Anyone know how to do this?
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2009-12-09
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I can see part of it in hover mode. It's tricky. Best look it up in the manual.
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2009-12-09
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Is Greasemonkey ported to the N900? If so, there are scripts that can show you the XKCD title text.
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2009-12-09
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You mean that you need a means to read the *title* text. Reading the alt text for any image should only be done if the image doesn't display.
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2009-12-09
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Originally Posted by ARJWright
xkcd doesn't use alt text the intended way. Instead, alt text is used to provide an additional piece to the humor of the comic.
You mean that you need a means to read the *title* text. Reading the alt text for any image should only be done if the image doesn't display.
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2009-12-09
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Originally Posted by sjgadsby
That might be the case; though looking at the source code for today's xkcd, I doubt it
xkcd doesn't use alt text the intended way. Instead, alt text is used to provide an additional piece to the humor of the comic.
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2009-12-09
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The "title" text for xkcd is often referred to by the term "alt text" even if it's not called that in the source code.
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2009-12-09
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Perhaps an xkcd comic reader would be useful?
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2009-12-09
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Originally Posted by sjgadsby
are you sure about this?
xkcd doesn't use alt text the intended way. Instead, alt text is used to provide an additional piece to the humor of the comic.
look at this one:
http://xkcd.com/673/
the alt-text reads:
The Sun
Obligatory bad guy: This operation is sheer foolishness, and it's not happening on my watch! Mainly because I can't figure out how to adjust the time.
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2009-12-09
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Originally Posted by ARJWright
Gotcha. And again I wish the Maemo browser had a "View source" option. wget is so inconvenient.
...though looking at the source code for today's xkcd, I doubt it
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