SWFObject problem
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- CyBrain0
This is what that dreadful SWF Object Generator had to say about both methods.
Static publishing
Description
Embed Flash content and alternative content using standards compliant markup, and use unobtrusive JavaScript to resolve the issues that markup alone cannot solve.
Pros
The embedding of Flash content does not rely on JavaScript and the actual authoring of standards compliant markup is promoted.
Cons
Does not solve 'click-to-activate' mechanisms in Internet Explorer 6+ and Opera 9+ and is harder to author (without using this generator).
Dynamic publishing
Description
Create alternative content using standards compliant markup and embed Flash content with unobtrusive JavaScript.
Pros
Avoids 'click-to-activate' mechanisms in Internet Explorer 6+ and Opera 9+ and is easy to author (even without using this generator).
Cons
The embedding of Flash content relies on JavaScript, so if you have the Flash plug-in installed, but have JavaScript disabled or use a browser that doesn't support JavaScript, you will not be able to see your Flash content, however you will see alternative content instead. Flash content will also not be shown on a device like Sony PSP, which has very poor JavaScript support, and automated tools like RSS readers are not able to pick up Flash content.