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First HTML5 site for a university computer lab
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Problem
I've created and launched our first HTML5 site. I've done a lot of research in to the "best practices" for writing a page in HTML5 and put a majority of them to use. I was hoping someone wouldn't mind looking over the site and shouting back any comments, issues, or recommendations on it. I'm looking for anything, from code improvements, accessibility improvements, or optimization.
Some things I should share:
Site URL: http://ulabs.illinoisstate.edu/
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University Labs - Illinois State University
University Labs
What is uLabs?
uLabs at Illinois State is comprised of six computer labs containing a total of over 400 seats around campus open to Illinois State University students. These labs are located in Milner Library, Schroeder Hall, Stevenson Hall, Vrooman Center, Watterson Towers, and Whitten Hall.
Supported by Computer Infrastructure Support Services, the labs are equipped with state-of-the-art computers and printers. Each computer lab is equipped with basic software, such as Microsoft Office. Some uLabs also have specialized software and equipment.
For information on each uLab, including hours, location, equipment, and software available, visit the links below.
uPrint
Some things I should share:
- It doesn't work well in Internet Explorer 6, and I don't care!
- It's using remy's html5shiv and a conditional stylesheet
display:block'ing all the HTML5 elements for Internet Explorer 7/8 and Firefox 3.
- The included JavaScript file probably will appear empty to anyone looking at it in a modern browser. I'm aware of the wasted HTTP request.
- The CSS file includes a
@import(barf), that I cannot control; it's part of our University's required header bar.
Site URL: http://ulabs.illinoisstate.edu/
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University Labs - Illinois State University
University Labs
What is uLabs?
uLabs at Illinois State is comprised of six computer labs containing a total of over 400 seats around campus open to Illinois State University students. These labs are located in Milner Library, Schroeder Hall, Stevenson Hall, Vrooman Center, Watterson Towers, and Whitten Hall.
Supported by Computer Infrastructure Support Services, the labs are equipped with state-of-the-art computers and printers. Each computer lab is equipped with basic software, such as Microsoft Office. Some uLabs also have specialized software and equipment.
For information on each uLab, including hours, location, equipment, and software available, visit the links below.
uPrint
Solution
I only have a few small points:
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The CSS Validator warns about the missing
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Some people say, that `
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The CSS Validator warns about the missing
type attribute in the style sheet link. I'm aware it's not really needed, but I would add it nevertheless.-
Some people say, that `
should be avoided, so it's something one can think about. However in this case, I believe, it's sensible to use it.
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I would use longer ids. Some are unnecessarily short such as hd, emp` and the ones of the buildings.Context
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