Earlier I pointed out the exciting changes to Windypundit when it became Windypundit 2.0 (summary: rounded corners).
Now I bring you the next step: AJAX. That’s right, the hottest new trend in web site technology. The Windypundit page now makes background queries back to the Windypundit server to update its content.
In keeping with the dedication to usability and customer service that brought you rounded corners, I now bring you live AIM status. The box on the upper right (yes, the white one with the nice rounded corners) displays my AIM user ID and status if I’m available. You can then click it to reach me in AIM. If I’m not available, it shows nothing. But best of all, if I change status, the display changes without having to refresh the page. All through the magic of asynchronous HTTP queries.
Don’t believe me? Just watch that box for a while until it changes. It shouldn’t be too long, because I change my AIM status 2 or 3 times every day. Be careful not to miss it.
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