David Crossley wrote:
>
> Stefano Mazzocchi wrote:
>
> > 3) layout
> > ---------
> >
> > The layout previously proposed on this list was a solution to the speed
> > problem but I couldn't adapt it to the depth needs identified in the
> > rest of the goals.
> >
> > So, I resurrected my rusty web design skills and came up with the layout
> > you find attached. I've tested it on IE 5.5, NS 4.78 and Moz 0.9.5 on
> > win2k.
> >
> > Feedback, suggestions and criticisms are appreciated.
>
> This is really great that you have taken this on Stefano,
> many thanks. We will all help where we can.
Thanks.
> I used "View source" to look behind-the-scenes and i see
> that there are still tables embedded within tables embedded
> within other tables.
Look again: I used only two table nested, one for the sitebar area and
one for the content area. The other tables on top are sequential, thus
very light.
> I think that this will again lead to troubles
> on some browsers with the larger documents.
I know, that's where pagination should kick in.
> I realise that there may be a need to use one table to achieve
> the left-hand columns. However, i would like us to minimise the
> need for embedded tables, especially in the main text panel.
I'll try to use CSS2 properties and <div> sections for the sitebar, but
I'm not sure if I can get the same portability.
Anyway, thanks for your suggestions, keep them flowing. :)
--
Stefano Mazzocchi One must still have chaos in oneself to be
able to give birth to a dancing star.
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Friedrich Nietzsche
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