Re: Dealing with da back button

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1999


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 24723
interpreted = N
texte = > > Pressing the back button should not do anything because all that will happen > is that the client will reload the page from their Cache. > So the page will > reload with the same cart number it had before.True of Netscape and maybe others, but not IE!> > The secret is to pass the cart number around like a session ID either by > embedding it in every hyperlink and form or by setting a cookie the first > time the user comes to the site or the first time the user needs a cart. In > my opinion the cookie is easier because you don't have to worry about losing > it after you set it. Even if your user leaves your site entirely when they > come back they can stil have the same cart.Just curious, how are you setting the cookie to expire? My site allows visitors to return to check on the status of their order, so I want that cookie expired before then. But, I'd like to have it not expire, if say, they want to surf somewhere else during that browser session and come back and finish their order...Will------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Dealing with da back button (David Bastedo 1999)
  2. Re: Dealing with da back button (Josh Tiger 1999)
  3. Re: Dealing with da back button (Will Starck 1999)
  4. Re: Dealing with da back button (Josh Tiger 1999)
> > Pressing the back button should not do anything because all that will happen > is that the client will reload the page from their Cache. > So the page will > reload with the same cart number it had before.True of Netscape and maybe others, but not IE!> > The secret is to pass the cart number around like a session ID either by > embedding it in every hyperlink and form or by setting a cookie the first > time the user comes to the site or the first time the user needs a cart. In > my opinion the cookie is easier because you don't have to worry about losing > it after you set it. Even if your user leaves your site entirely when they > come back they can stil have the same cart.Just curious, how are you setting the cookie to expire? My site allows visitors to return to check on the status of their order, so I want that cookie expired before then. But, I'd like to have it not expire, if say, they want to surf somewhere else during that browser session and come back and finish their order...Will------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Will Starck

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