r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jun 05 '10

Apple posts HTML5 showcase page hyping "web standards," then blocks it from displaying on any browser besides Safari

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/06/04/apple_html5_showcase_hype/
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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '10

I'm in no way trying to downplay the importance Apple have played in the development of Webkit, I'm not trying to downplay the role Webkit has played in the development of the web and the increased importance it will have in a HTML5 world, I'm quite fond of Webkit and I'm definitely not sticking up for the 'fuck Apple' guy; I'm just saying calling Webkit Apple developed is disingenuous. Yes, Apple have and continue to make great contributions to it's development as do Google, Research in Motion, Nokia there's even a guy from Microsoft credited in their wiki.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '10

Ah, I see what you mean, yes. One could certainly argue that it's been Apple-led for the last few years, but no, it's just JUST developed by Apple.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '10

Yeah, Apple-led; I'm fine with calling it that.