>
 >   So it's ok to make a hyperlink around some embedded PS (EPSF) or a
 > non-GIF picture using the standard hypertex, then?
yes, of course. the picture is just an area on the page

 > has been that other people seem to not bother. How about a more informative
 > comment about XML? :-)
i'l carry on being unhelpful and say you should have come to TUG 97,
there was an excellent presentation about XML :-}

 >
 >   I figure the idea is that an underpaid Philippino worker is extracting
 > the new hyperlink features from HTML...
 >
i am slightly lost, to be serious, about what your concern is. what
are these `new hyperlink features from HTML'? i can see a question may
arise about how to specify XML extended links in LaTeX source; but to
be quite honest, why would anyone who believes in XML etc want to
author new material in LaTeX anyway? no, please dont lets treat that
as an offer to start a debate (we had several of those at TUG 97 as
well!). but seriously, tell me what practical concerns you have about
the useability of hyperlinks in LaTeX-based systems today.

sebastian