Java How can I add a Deep Impact countdown to my forum signature using Javascript?

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The discussion centers on creating a simple countdown timer for the Deep Impact mission to include in a forum signature. The original poster is seeking a straightforward solution, ideally requiring minimal code. Participants discuss the feasibility of using JavaScript or Flash for this purpose, noting that the forum supports JavaScript. There is a consensus that Flash might provide more design control, but the complexity of coding is a concern. The original poster expresses frustration with existing solutions that are overly complicated, preferring a concise code snippet that simply displays days, hours, minutes, and seconds. A link to a JavaScript countdown script is shared, which the original poster finds effective after some adjustments.
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I was wanting to have a simple copy of the Deep Impact countdown on my signature in another forum. I've really been racking my brain trying to figure this out, and to no avail.

http://www.space.com/deepimpact/

any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

B. Elliott
 
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Do their forums allow javascript?

If not, you could always try using flash.
 
They do allow for javascript. Would flash be easier? (i'm ignorant when it comes to coding):frown:
 
I would probably do it in flash. I am not sure if you could say either is easier: It is a matter of whether or not you know what you are doing. Flash would give you a little more control of the looks, imo, and you could add some other cool stuff if you wanted to.
 
Ok, I've found quite a few so far, but none work as expected. There HAS to be a simpler way to do it. For instance, 4-6 lines of code rather than 200-1,000.

no fancy border or texturing or anything. just a counter with "days, hours, min, seconds." that's it.

thankyou for the help btw.
 
Yeah that is another reason why I was thinking flash would be easier. Mainly because most forums have a limit on the number of characters in a signature.

I saw this one that had roughly 40ish lines, not sure about the characters though.

http://www.tdscripts.com/jscountdown.html
 
I had to play with it a little but, ended up working well. thanks again!
 

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