What is a "pop-up" window exactly?

On Sun, 2 May 2004 23:34:43 +0100, "Rob Evans" <re69 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com>
wrote:

What exactly is the definition of a "pop-up window" - by that I mean one
which will be blocked by software such as the Google Toolbar and Norton
etc....

Just about any new window, especially automatic ones.

My website has a hyperlink which opens up a new browser window when
clicked... is this regarded as a "pop-up" ? Would this be blocked by the
aforementioned programs ?

Some of them certainly.

Not all but definately some.

Jim.
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Please excuse my ignorance on this matter.. but....

What exactly is the definition of a "pop-up window" - by that I mean one
which will be blocked by software such as the Google Toolbar and Norton
etc....

My website has a hyperlink which opens up a new browser window when
clicked... is this regarded as a "pop-up" ? Would this be blocked by the
aforementioned programs ?