[LINK] Re: RFI: Unprintability of Web-Page (AUSCERT#20064d781)
Roger Clarke
Roger.Clarke at xamax.com.au
Thu Oct 26 18:25:28 AEST 2006
Thanks Chris.
Needless to say, I think this is a worthwhile exercise, and I'm about
to draw the site to the attention of my MSc(ECOM) students here at
the Uni of Hong Kong. (Along with
https://www.hkcert.org/secguide/index.html, to be fair to the local
blokes).
At 6:12 PM +1000 26/10/06, AusCERT wrote:
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>Hi Roger,
>
>I can see what you mean - I get the same problem using Firefox on XP if I try
>to print the 'regular' version, but not if I print the 'printable' version.
>I'd imagine both versions are supposed to print okay, though. The 'regular'
>version appears to use a different style sheet for printable content, so this
>may be the source of the error.
>
>DCITA operates this site, so I've reported this to them for resolution.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Chris
>
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>Chris Horsley, Computer Security Analyst | Hotline: +61 7 3365 4417
>AusCERT | Fax: +61 7 3365 7031
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>> There is a "print view" option slightly obscurely placed in the top right to
>> the left of the "A-" and "A+" font size changes. This icon could be clearer
>> and more obvious as it's a bit fuzzy and small - even making it a
>>button like
>> the "A-" and "A+" would help.
>>
>> This brings up a page that will print the content at least.
>>
>> If you want the framing/navigation images you might need to use
>>screen capture
>> - which on a 12" laptop might not be fitting in the whole page and may be a
>> bit difficult!
>>
>>
>>
>> At 15:27 +0800 26/10/06, Roger Clarke wrote:
>> >None of Safari, Mozilla or Camino can print the content of this page:
>> >http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/securing_your_computer
>> >
>> >All are fairly up-to-date versions, under moderately up-to-date MacOSX
>> 10.2.4.
>> >
>> >Cursor placement makes no difference. It just prints the top-line, then
>> "Back to top Technology and the Arts on behalf of the Australian
>> Government.", then spaces.
>> >
>> >Can anyone quickly see what the problem is? (As an inveterate sceptic, I
>> immediately suspect MS-specific code in the HTML, but nothing hit me wwhen I
>> quickly scanned it).
>> >
>> >This matters, because it's a page within the current AusCERT/Clth Govt
>> National E-Security Awareness week. (No, I don't think it's a security
>> feature ...).
>> >
>> >--
>> >Roger Clarke http://www.anu.edu.au/people/Roger.Clarke/
>> >
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>> >mailto:Roger.Clarke at xamax.com.au http://www.xamax.com.au/
>> >
>> >Visiting Professor in Info Science & Eng Australian National University
>> >Visiting Professor in the eCommerce Program University of Hong Kong
>> >Visiting Professor in the Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre Uni of NSW
>>
>>
>> --
>> Russell
>>
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>> yourself?"
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Roger Clarke http://www.anu.edu.au/people/Roger.Clarke/
Xamax Consultancy Pty Ltd 78 Sidaway St, Chapman ACT 2611 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 6288 1472, and 6288 6916
mailto:Roger.Clarke at xamax.com.au http://www.xamax.com.au/
Visiting Professor in Info Science & Eng Australian National University
Visiting Professor in the eCommerce Program University of Hong Kong
Visiting Professor in the Cyberspace Law & Policy Centre Uni of NSW
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