DIAL Part 0: Primer

Device Independent Authoring Language

W3C Working Group Note 29 June 2010

This version:: http://www.w3.org/TR/2010/NOTE-dial-primer-20100629/
Latest version:: http://www.w3.org/TR/dial-primer/
Previous version:: http://www.w3.org/TR/2007/WD-dial-primer-20071101/
Editor:: Kevin Smith, Vodafone Group

Abstract

This document provides an introduction to, and the benefits of, DIAL (the Device Independent Authoring Language). It summarizes the concept of device independence, the scenarios in which it could be used, and the considerations in order to achieve that goal. It then describes the role of DIAL in ensuring the delivery of content suitable for the user, device and inherent circumstances in which it was requested.

Status of this Document

This document has been discontinued as part of the closure the Ubiquitous Web Applications Working Group.