title: Providing alternative images if Adobe Flash isn't available
body: <p>Are there any ways providing an alternate GIF/PNG image, in case the user has no Adobe Flash installed and/or deactivated.
  I’ve found recommendations, like the following from W3C, which determine via JavaScript the existence of Adobe Flash on the client: <a href="http://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/WD-WCAG10-NONW3C-TECHS-20000705/#flash-alt-images" rel="noreferrer">W3C Providing alternative images</a></p>
  
  <p>Honestly, I would prefer a <strong>non JS</strong> technique. I’m thinking of some XHTML tag, equivalent to <code>&lt;noscript&gt;</code>. (like <code>&lt;noobject&gt;</code> if the object (in our case Flash) can’t be displayed/loaded).</p>
  
  <p>The reason for needing this separation is the following:
  The bank I’m working for will preferably display their banners in Flash format. In case it isn’t possible a simple image should be shown.
  In the past it was solved very likely in the way mentioned before. We’re currently working on a design refresh and that’s where I stumbled upon this piece of code which makes me wonder if it’s really the most elegant and compatible way of doing so.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Another idea</strong> that strikes me: Is it actually possible to load Flash-objects in a JavaScript disabled environment?</p>