Re: [WSG] IE9's Browser Mode Controls - Reliable?

[Micky Hulse]

On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM, Dan Freeman  wrote:
> This is my favorite tool:
> http://utilu.com/IECollection/

OMG @ IE 1.0 (4.40.308)! :D

That's pretty cool though. I have always avoided "IE multiple
installers" due to various issues that I can't remember at this
moment; it looks like IECollection is pretty solid though.

I personally like using the official MS approach: Install VPC and
download all IE versions here:



What I hate about the VPC images is that they expire and they are
large to download!

On the other hand, I like that they are clean installs in an
encapsulated environment.

Anyway, thanks for link!

Micky


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Re: [WSG] embedding flash in html5 - alternative content

[Micky Hulse]

On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 3:34 AM, designer
 wrote:
> Thanks Henrik, but the trouble here is that classid is deprecated in html5 
> and it won't validate. . .

SWFObject WIKI page:

"SWFObject 2 and HTML5"
http://code.google.com/p/swfobject/wiki/html5

"If you find any issues that could cause SWFObject 2 not to be HTML5
compliant, please submit an issue report on the issues page."

I am not sure how classid affects your validation when using
SWFObject, but you might consider filing an issue so they can fix it.
:)

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] Mobile detection using CSS media queries

[Micky Hulse]

Hi Caleb,

You might find this site interesting/helpful:

http://mediaqueri.es/

I plan on using that site as a reference when I re-build my work's
website in the coming months.

Good luck!

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] Detecting Mobile user agent - what methods work best?

[Micky Hulse]

On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM, tee  wrote:
> http://detectmobilebrowser.com/

Nice! Thanks for link Tee.


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Re: [WSG] XHTML or HTML?

[Micky Hulse]

On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 12:01 PM, cat soul  wrote:
> thanks for that...I'll have to check it out. That title looks like a
> must-have...they offer another for CSS as well, endorsed by none other than
> Eric Meyer.

Yah, I think I will pick that one up also! :)

"CSS3 For Web Designers"
<http://books.alistapart.com/products/css3-for-web-designers>

"This book will be released on November 16th."

Should be a good read. :)

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] mixing media queries?

[Micky Hulse]

Howdy,

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 2:16 PM, tee  wrote:
> ..
> The example in this site brings clarity.
> http://protofluid.com/?c=mediaQueries

Oooh, thanks for link. Also, thanks for posting your observations and solutions.

Glad you got it figured out!

Have a great day!

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Re: [WSG] XHTML or HTML?

[Micky Hulse]

On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Micky Hulse
 wrote:
> Looks like the "ebook" includes PDF, ePub, and mobi formats.

Looks like one of the chapters is online:

"A Brief History of Markup"
<http://www.alistapart.com/articles/a-brief-history-of-markup/>

I thought that chapter was a pretty interesting read. :)

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Re: [WSG] XHTML or HTML?

[Micky Hulse]

Howdy!

On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM, cat soul  wrote:
> I see that one of the choices is the eBook form...can that be read on a Mac?

Good question!

Looks like the "ebook" includes PDF, ePub, and mobi formats.

I am sure there are ePub readers on Mac. I usually don't mind reading
the PDF myself. :)

Have a great day!

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] XHTML or HTML?

[Micky Hulse]

On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 1:18 AM, Chris Taylor
 wrote:
> And there's Andy Clarke's new book "Hardboiled Web Design" which deals with 
> HTML5 and more: http://hardboiledwebdesign.com/
> So "is HTML5 ready", as far as http://ishtml5readyyet.com/ sees it isn't the 
> same as "can I use parts of this spec yet?"

I just finished reading HTML5 for web designers, and I thought it was
a pretty good introduction to HTML5.



An easy read. Very short book.

Cheers,
Micky


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Re: [WSG] lazyweb://schema.agnostic.URLs

[Micky Hulse]

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Patrick H. Lauke
 wrote:
> It really just depends on what you're trying to do though. The bug
> apparently only affects stylesheets, and the whole reason I'm assuming you'd
> ..
> another domain using the same protocol as the one you're currently
> using...an edge-case, I'd argue?

Excellent points Patrick! I would have to agree. :)

I personally have not dealt with HTTPS in a while, but I will
definitely consider using this technique in future.

Cheers!
M


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Re: [WSG] lazyweb://schema.agnostic.URLs

[Micky Hulse]

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 12:22 AM, Russ Weakley  wrote:
> Yikes! It all seemed so easy... suspiciously easy!  :)

Haha! Too true!

Back to the drawing board I guess. :D

Dang, I am still undecided about weather or not I should adopt this
technique! On one hand, the no-http site was very convicing as to why
one should stop using HTTP... On the other hand, if IE can't get it
right...

Anyway, thanks all for the interesting thread!


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Re: [WSG] mixing media queries?

[Micky Hulse]

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 8:59 PM, tee  wrote:
> ..
> My various tests show that it's not possible to have more than 2 rules put 
> together.

Hi!

Sounds like a fun project that you are tackling!

I am not sure I can help much, but if you have time to browse the net,
maybe the info on via these links will be of some help:

1.
"W3C Media Queries"
<http://www.w3.org/TR/css3-mediaqueries/>

2.
"Mobile-friendly: The mobile web optimization guide"
<http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/the-mobile-web-optimization-guide/>

3.
"ProtoFluid: Rapid Prototyping of Adaptive CSS and Responsive Design."
<http://protofluid.com/>

4.
"Smashing Magazine: How To Use CSS3 Media Queries To Create a Mobile
Version of Your Website"
<http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/07/19/how-to-use-css3-media-queries-to-create-a-mobile-version-of-your-website/>

>From the W3C site:

[[

Several media queries can be combined in a media query list. A
comma-separated list of media queries. If one or more of the media
queries in the comma-separated list are true, the whole list is true,
and otherwise false. In the media queries syntax, the comma expresses
a logical OR, while the ‘and’ keyword expresses a logical AND.

]]

Based on what I am reading above, if I am understanding it correctly
(I am 3 glasses of wine deep atm) maybe your logic is a little off in
terms of one of the bits of logic being false, so that makes the whole
statement false? You might play around with Protofluid app and work
with the comma vs. the AND (or combo of both.)

I hope that helps!

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] mixing media queries?

[Micky Hulse]

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 7:14 PM, tee  wrote:
> Is it possible or something is wrong with my rule:

Not sure if this site will help, but...

<http://stuffandnonsense.co.uk/blog/about/hardboiled_css3_media_queries>

Depending on what you are doing, there are some pretty good recipes
via the above site.

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] lazyweb://schema.agnostic.URLs

[Micky Hulse]

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 6:17 PM, Andrew Harris  wrote:
>> works fine.
>> http://www.no-http.org/
>> http://www.webreference.com/html/tutorial2/3.html

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

Learn something new every day.

I wonder how many folks don't specify the http: part? It sounds like
there are no drawbacks.

M


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Re: [WSG] HELP WITH SETTING UP A CMS PROJECT

[Micky Hulse]

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Micky Hulse  wrote:
> 2. Pinax

Ooops, I forgot to include Pinax link:

<http://pinaxproject.com/>


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Re: [WSG] HELP WITH SETTING UP A CMS PROJECT

[Micky Hulse]

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM, Marcos Paulo Machado
 wrote:
> Marvin, I suggest you study more before choose any CMS to your project and
> verify wich better fit in your requirements.

Totally agree with Paulo.

In terms of CMS/Blogs, I like these:

1. ExpressionEngine


2. Textpattern


They are both more blog than CMS... I guess it really depends on your
needs. EE has some good addons for managing flat pages. TXP is free
whereas EE has a nominal yearly fee for the licensing.

You also might consider a framework. I prefer these:

1. Django (Python)
2. CodeIgniter (PHP)

Django is pretty dope... I think I like it better than CI, but the
learning curve can be steep depending on your level of experience.

You might also look at content management systems built using CI and/or Django:

1. Django-cms


2. Pinax

You might also check out this site:

Django Packages


Expression Engine 2.0 (their latest version) is built on CI.

PyroCMS looks good (built on CI):


I do agree with the others who suggest WordPress though... If you are
pretty new to CMS/Blog systems, with WP you will probably be
up-and-running in no time. :)

Good luck!
Cheers,
Micky


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Re: [WSG] Up-to-date resources for mobile front-end dev

[Micky Hulse]

This e-book is good:




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Re: [WSG] validator error or my code?

[Micky Hulse]

I personally use only the W3C online validator. Personally, I would go
with what the W3C validator tells you.

Were there other errors on your page?

Your code looks correct to me.

M


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Re: [WSG] RE: Using a dot "." in a class name

[Micky Hulse]

Here is a conversation from the CSS-d list about colons:



I have read about this elsewhere too (can't find link atm)... It is
suggested that you escape the colon with a back slash. I can only
imagine a period would be treated the same way?

Personally, I would avoid periods and/or colons, but I can imagine
situations where you do no have a choice. :D

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] IE8 bug?

[Micky Hulse]

> Has anyone come across this issue before? (and better yet, come across a
> fix??)

Not sure if this will help, but I suggest using a div instead of an href:

...

blah blah blahblah blah blah

I have not used named anchors in ages.

Hope you get it figured!
M


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Re: [WSG] Tweetmeme and application/XHTML+XML problem

[Micky Hulse]

I am in the process of deconstructing the Tweetmeme widget (link
below) for a project at work.



I first started experimenting with the button:



... which document.writes an iFrame:

document.write('');

Tip: It can be helpful to deconstruct the TweetMeme JS using this tool:



Long story short, you might consider coding your own (unobtrusive) widget using
the Tweetmeme api:



... and jQuery:



Hths.

Micky


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Re: [WSG] Tweetmeme and application/XHTML+XML problem

[Micky Hulse]

Hi!

> I wanted to implement the Tweetmeme button on some pages of my site
> http://www.seoworkers.com which pages I served as XML
> (application/xhtml+xml) for Mozilla based browsers (not for IE), and does
> not work.

Just out of curiosity, why did you choose to serve the pages as XML?

Thanks!
M


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Re: [WSG] IE7 overflow

[Micky Hulse]

Hi,

> Any suggestions?

Maybe:

"word-wrap: break-word" or "overflow: hidden"

See:



Hths?

Micky


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Re: [WSG] Progressive Enhancement

[Micky Hulse]

> Also, IMHO, Google buried that date feature. I had to dig for it. ;-)

Ha! You think that is buried?? Man, up until a few months ago it was
hiding deep within the advanced search section.

Personally, I wish the new Google sidebar would stay open.

There is also a GreaseMonkey script that puts the date filter as a
dropdown right next to the Google search box.



@Thierry,

I just assumed that Tom wanted the most recent results.


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Re: [WSG] Progressive Enhancement

[Micky Hulse]

Hi,

> Does anyone have any good resources for current progressive
> enhancement techniques and also talking points? Google has shown me
> rather old articles, so I thought I'd hit you guys up for what you are

I hate it when Google returns hits from years ago... Thank god they
added that little sidebar where you can specify a date range.

Speaking of date range, I searched for "progressive enhancement"
within the last week, and found this:

"Designing with Progressive Enhancement - Building the Web that Works
for Everyone"


Not sure if that is helpful... Looks like a good book though.

Micky


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Re: [WSG] is there a way to force legend text shows in TWO lines?

[Micky Hulse]

tee wrote:
Sorry, I'd have just vaguely realized screen reader does not read 
display none. Still, it creates markup noise and defeat the purpose of 
using legend


Great observation. :)

I know this is a Web Standards Group, so I probably should have kept my 
(e-mail) mouth shut. :D


Me personally: I tend to not be so strict about certain standards and/or 
practices... There are certain rules I am comfortable in bending.


Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] is there a way to force legend text shows in TWO lines?

[Micky Hulse]

Maybe not the best solution, but I tend to set the legend to 
display:none (IIRC, one can't position off-screen in some browsers), and 
then insert a tad bit of additional HTML which is styled to emulate a 
legend... I call this class .pseudoLegend:


(CSS:)

/* Emulate : */
div.pseudoLegend {
background: #fff url(line.gif) repeat-x 0 50%; /* 5px X 1px */
margin: 15px 0 5px;
}
div.pseudoLegend h5 {
font-size: 85%;
font-weight: bold;
color: #575f6b;
text-transform: uppercase;
background-color: #fff;
margin: 0;
padding: 0 5px 0 0;
display: inline;
}
/* Hide certain elements for browsers without CSS: */
.hide { display: none !important; }

(HTML:)

...
...
E-mail Story to a friend

E-mail Story
...
...

It works for me. :)

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Re: [WSG] HTML/XHTML/XML - Question about the future of.

[Micky Hulse]

Frank Palinkas wrote:

To follow up on Micky, Christian and Rimantas, here's the latest info on
HTML 5:


Thanks for those links! :)

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] HTML/XHTML/XML - Question about the future of.

[Micky Hulse]

Christian Montoya wrote:

You'll have telepathic computer displays before _real_ XHTML replaces HTML.


Ha! Nice one.

A while back, I stopped using XHTML strict and switched to HTML 4.01 
strict DTD's.


Personally, I think HTML 4.01 strict is a good pick.

I think some would say "It does not matter if the DTD is XHTML/HTML... 
As long as it is strict."


This FAQ is a good resource:

"Frequently Asked Questions About XHTML vs HTML"



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Re: [WSG] Simple, almost silly, question:

[Micky Hulse]

Hey Mike, thanks for you quick reply, I really appreciate the help. :)

Mike at Green-Beast.com wrote:

It sort of looks like you answered your own question:
..
sheet while keeping the semantics intact.


Sounds like solid advice. :)

I do not know why, but I always have trouble with figuring-out proper 
markup when it comes to headers. Hehe, seems so simple... Not sure why I 
over-think these things.


Thanks again!
Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] Simple, almost silly, question: Sub-header

[Micky Hulse]

Horst Gutmann wrote:

I hope I'm not writing complete rubbish :-)


Ah, no, not at all. :)

Actually, that is how we (me and my co-workers) are currently doing it. 
It seems to work well.


I was just in the process of updating the site styles, and thought it 
might be good to change things, but maybe (in this case) we will keep 
things like they are.


The other option would be to use a  tag with a class of "subHead" or 
something...


Thanks for the help Horst. I really appreciate it. :D

Cheers,
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[WSG] Simple, almost silly, question:

[Micky Hulse]

Hi,

I have a headline styled as an H2, like so:

Headline for main story

Would it make more sense to style a sub-headline as an  or as a 
non-header?


I was thinking this made sense:

Headline for main story
This is the subhead for the main story

Thoughts? :)

Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] setting fontsize in body

[Micky Hulse]

Tee G. Peng wrote:

What do you think?


Save yourself a lot of headache, and use the YUI approach:



It works wonders. :)

Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] an inline element (inside a block element) sibling of another block element

[Micky Hulse]

David Dorward wrote:

On 26 Jul 2007, at 11:14, Micky Hulse wrote:

Well, that went over my head... Mind explaining?

http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/intro/sgmltut.html#h-3.3


Looks interesting. :)

Thanks!
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Re: [WSG] an inline element (inside a block element) sibling of another block element

[Micky Hulse]

Rimantas Liubertas wrote:

Why not to check it? From HTML 4.01 Strict DTD:
..
Woohoo, A is here. Case closed.


Well, that went over my head... Mind explaining?

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Re: [WSG] Javascript image rotator

[Micky Hulse]

Al Sparber wrote:

The animations are cool but if one optimizes images for the web then there's 
not much to work with and you're back to a cross-fade. All the animations are 
jittery in Firefox, which is normal, and there does not seem to be a fallback 
if script is disabled to at least be able to link to all of the images. I'm 
obviously a bit prejudiced, but I kind of think this one is more usable:


Yeah, I did not mean to make it sound like it was the best thing out 
there, but it really worked well for my last project (I did not have 
time to write something from scratch.)


I personally do not like all the funky animations included... Simple 
fades is all I will ever probably need. I like simple... Fortunately, so 
did my client.


I guess it depends on your project requirements... A simple image 
placeholder is all I usually need if JS is turned off or whatever. But I 
do like the thought of linking to a gallery of images.


Also, FF/XP is pretty smooth for me. But then again, I dislike pretty 
much all but the fading transitions.



http://www.projectseven.com/products/galleries/ssm/ssm_03.htm


That looks nice. Very good work. :)

I will have to add this to my delicious bookmarks.

Only thing I could see as being a problem for me is all the "extras."

In fact, the script I pointed to in my last post has this problem too: 
Too much extras.


Coming back to what I originally said above, I like simple. I am sure 
you allow for users to turn off all the buttons and counters and gallery 
menus and such, but then that makes the code that much more bloated.


I would love to see a JS fading image slideshow rotator that was highly 
decoupled from the CSS/HTML (unobtrusive), and that was modular... For 
example, instead of just setting a variable to "no" or "false" one would 
be able to remove the code/method from the script if not needed (vs. 
having the non-used functions sitting around collecting dust.)


Modular JS for those of us that feel comfortable tweaking that type of 
thing.



It's not free, though... but it is totally automated for Adobe Studio users.


Looks nice though.

I guess I thought the original poster wanted something more for a simple 
banner vs an actual gallery script.


But for a gallery application, this definitely looks worth the $$.

Have a great day/night.
Cheers,
Micky



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Re: [WSG] Javascript image rotator

[Micky Hulse]

For my last project I used this:



You can simplify it down to fading transitions with random image 
display. It will display a placeholder image of your choosing if JS is 
not available.


I have yet to find an equivalent JS slideshow.

Uses mootools. I am not the biggest fan of the mootools documentation 
and/or forum support, but it is pretty lieghtweight js framework.


The Slideshow itself is pretty good from a JS perspective... I mean, I 
do think it could be a little more decoupled from the CSS/HTML, but 
overall I think it is well written.


Good luck!
Cheers,
Micky


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Re: [WSG] Making Accessible Flash

[Micky Hulse]

Robby Jennings wrote:
I'm in a situation where we're hosting externally created flash files on 
our page.  When embedding these files, what is the best method for 
providing a text alternative? 


How much text alternatives are we talking here?

More detail on what you need would help me. Are these complex 
applications with a lot of content, or do you just need to simply show 
alternative content if the flash file fails to load?



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Re: [WSG] Fieldset background

[Micky Hulse]

Dean Matthews wrote:
IE6 doesn't appear to render the background correctly in a fieldset with 
a legend (extends beyond top border).


Oooh, yah. Fieldsets are tricky to style. I opt to keep things simple 
when it comes to fieldset/legends.


Is there a fix or alternatively how would you hide the background-color 
from IE6 only.


Use Conditional Comments.[1]

Fore example (in head, after main stylesheet call):



"IF IE on PC, and less than IE 7, Use this stylesheet (OR inline styles)"

I personally dropped support for anything less than IE 6 (just feed 
un-styled content), so the above works well for me.


In your case, you would probably want to put some styling in the 
conditional stylesheet that overrides your real style... maybe:


fieldset { background-color: transparent; }

...or give same background color as your container.

[1] 

Hope that helps. I am no guru, so I could have missed something.

Cheers,
Micky

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Re: [WSG] Re: Microformats was [ Is this a good use of dl ]

[Micky Hulse]

Hey all,

I picked-up this book off of Amazon a few weeks back... it does a great 
job of explaining MF's... For those wanting to learn more, I suggest 
thumbing through it at your local bookstore:


Microformats: Empowering Your Markup for Web 2.0 (Paperback)


Great discussion. :)

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Re: [WSG] Best practice embedding a Quicktime/Flash video

[Micky Hulse]

David Little wrote:

These solutions are interesting, but I'm only willing to spend time
looking at them if:


Seems like you are over-thinking it.

swfObject or UFO.

I personally prefer the latter mostly due to reasons I stated before 
(cms... needing access to certain params for dynamic setup.) But both do 
the job extremely well.


For swfObject (I assume UFO too), you can put anything you want in the 
alt div.


Check out this site:



View source and find #header... They opted to put a  menu in the alt 
div due to the default menu being Flash based. They also you a screen 
grab of the flash movie... It is pretty seamless... Use the web dev 
toolbar for FF and turn off JS.


Trust us. This is easy. Your page will validate. Move on with your life.

:)

Cheers,
Micky


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Re: [WSG] Best practice embedding a Quicktime/Flash video

[Micky Hulse]

Sander Aarts wrote:
I prefer it above SWFObject as it seems to be more web standards 
compliant. Well that's what Bobby says himself anyway ;-) in this A list 
Apart article about Flash embedding: 


I like the UFO approach, but I found that it is not the best option if 
you have to dynamically apply variables (example: width/height) via, for 
example, a CMS...


My last project this was the case... I needed to give the UFO script a 
dynamic width/height but I did not have access to the  due to the 
nature of the CMS I was using.


swfObject was much more useful in this situation.

Cheers,
M

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Re: [WSG] Best practice embedding a Quicktime/Flash video

[Micky Hulse]

Designer wrote:
Note the 5th line of code. If a user doesn't have Flash, he/she just 
sees the equivalent gif. NO pestering.


Interesting. Thanks for sharing that. :)

I personally prefer swfObject.

UFO is another (unobtrusive alternative to swfObject):


I also like to use Objecty for video and Flash and other stuff:


Objecty has some probs when it comes to validation, but it is easy and 
gets the job done, so I am willing to accept the few validation errors 
for the sake of ease of use.


Good luck!
Cheers,
Micky

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Re: [WSG] OT on list

[Micky Hulse]

Mark Hedley wrote:
Where on the site do you sign up for the CMS List? I am also after 
support from people in this list.


Yeah, the CMS list is hard to find.

I signed-up for it when I signed-up for this list... Other than that, I 
have not found any reference to the CMS list on the net.


I would love to see a webpage that talks about the CMS list... It would 
be a great way to "spread the word" about the WSG-CMS list.


I emailed WSG tech support about this, but have yet to hear back from 
anyone. :)


So, anyone know of a webpage that talks about the WSG-CMS and how one 
would become a member of that listserv?


Thanks!
M

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Re: [WSG] Suggestions Please for: CMS / E-commerce Solutions

[Micky Hulse]

Micky Hulse wrote:

You might want to look at these sites:
<http://www.cmsmatrix.org/>
<http://start.websitebaker.org/en/introduction.html>


Doh, just noticed I pasted the website baker url in the wrong spot, I 
meant to suggest these two sites:


<http://www.cmsmatrix.org/>
<http://www.opensourcecms.com/>

:)

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Re: [WSG] Suggestions Please for: CMS / E-commerce Solutions

[Micky Hulse]

John Faulds wrote:
Additionally, code redundancy is also a problem when it comes to 
templates (though, some would say this is a feature of EE)


I've not found that so far. Once you get your head around the way you 
can embed templates in other templates, it's just like using includes.


[OT]
Kinda, but not really. With normal PHP includes, one does not have to 
pass/set variables... I find that clunky -- also, working with URL 
segments is not the most easy thing in the world.


Overall, I think EE is great, but the templating could use mucho 
improvements. But, I am a picky perfectionist... Most normal/more 
experienced folks (like yourself) probably do not mind most of the 
things I find annoying.


For the sake of not going further OT, I will stop my complaining. :D
[/OT]

Cheers,
Micky


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Re: [WSG] Suggestions Please for: CMS / E-commerce Solutions

[Micky Hulse]

Mark Hedley wrote:

Are you aware of any E-commerce solutions + CMS with support for the 3D
Secure Protx VSP Direct?


Sorry, not sure.

You might find someone who *is aware* on over at the WSG-CMS list... I 
signed up for the CMS list durning my sign-up for this list... but I am 
not aware of a web page that talks about the CMS list and/or what 
specific steps to take in order to become a WSG-CMS list member... I 
think you just have to opt-in when signing-up for this (WSG) list.


Good luck.
Thanks,
Micky


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Re: [WSG] Suggestions Please for: CMS / E-commerce Solutions

[Micky Hulse]

Mark Hedley wrote:

Feedback and advice again appreciated.


Expression Engine is good and reliable... but you got to pay approx 200$ 
for commercial license. Also, currently EE does not have a full-featured 
E-commerce module (just basic paypal.)


The current approach for most EE users is to use something like Cubecart 
or Zencart.





Note: I hear there is a full-featured module being developed for EE... I 
hope it comes-out soon... Keep a look-out here:




Additionally, I find that EE makes me pull my hair out trying to make 
sure I have all my settings perfected... I think EE is great for folks 
that are not perfectionistic (maybe it is just me) -- I personally spend 
way too much time playing with EE settings -- For a couple pro-bono 
projects, I never finished (or switched to an alternative solution) 
partly due to all the "loose ends" that need to be tied in order to get 
EE fully optimized. Additionally, code redundancy is also a problem when 
it comes to templates (though, some would say this is a feature of 
EE)... Long story short, overall optimization can be attained, but it 
takes time, especially if you are new to the templating syntax and EE 
workflow.


Do not get me wrong, EE is really nice though -- I would say there are 
many more good aspects than bad (great community support via forums.) 
Also, due to the price, EE is always growing and getting better.


I love Textpattern, but it is lacking in the E-commerce department. Prob 
best to get a third party app (i.e. Cubecart/Zencart) for e-commerce 
stuff if using TXP.


Drupal looks a bit too involved -- I enjoy coding, but it looks like if 
you got a quick deadline, and are new to Drupal, then you are SOL for 
quick-turnaround.


I have heard good and bad things about Joomla (I personally never got 
past the installation.) Also, I rarely need a CMS that has everything 
under the sun (this is main reason why I love TXP.)


I have heard Website Baker is good, though never used it... not sure 
about e-commerce, but maybe worth a gander:



You might want to look at these sites:



Also, the WSG has a WSG-CMS listserv... Might want to ask questions there.

Just my .0002cents... Good luck!
Cheers,
M

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Re: [WSG] Floating Divs Over Flash

[Micky Hulse]

Tony Crockford wrote:

feel free.


Swt! Thanks!

UFO looks like a great alternative to using SWFobject, I am totally 
going to make the switch.


I always wondered why SWFobject use (semi?)obtrusive JS.

Anyway, many thanks. :)

M


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Re: [WSG] Floating Divs Over Flash

[Micky Hulse]

Nick Cowie wrote:
I have done a little bit of experimentation, you can find the results on 
my blog and a discussion of the techniques used 
http://nickcowie.com/2006/layering-flash-and-html-tutorial/ the footer 
is HTML layered over flash.


Sweet! Thanks for sharing. :)

I posted a link via my sitepoint forum posting... I hope you do not 
mind. Let me know if you want me to remove it.


Thanks for sharing Nick!

Cheers,
Micky

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Re: [WSG] Floating Divs Over Flash

[Micky Hulse]

Tony Crockford wrote:

http://www.boldfishclient.co.uk/go/flash
(uses the UFO embedding method with wmode set to transparent)


Ooooh! I like UFO! Thanks for sharing link. Can I link to this example 
from my Sitepoint posting? If not, I totally understand. :)



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Re: [WSG] Floating Divs Over Flash

[Micky Hulse]

John Gribben wrote:
Does anyone have any experience floating HTML elements over Flash via 
absolutely-positioned divs?  I know that this is possible with the most 
up-to-date browsers, but I’m not aware of how wise this is in terms of 
backward-compatibility.  Can anyone point to successful examples of this?


I posted some info on Sitepoint about wmode that might help you out:



The full thread has a lot of good info too:



Good luck.
Cheers,
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Re: [WSG] Accessible Forms - empty labels (??)

[Micky Hulse]

Bojana Lalic wrote:
I don’t want any text displayed before or after the query text input 
element. Should I wrap a label around the input element and then hide it 
using css? How do I get around this accessibility issue?


Me personally, I setup my form normally using label/input, then apply 
absolute positioning to the label if I do not want it to show:


.off, #formId label, .whatever {
position: absolute;
left: -999em;
top: -999em;
}


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Re: [WSG] New Yorker Redesign

[Micky Hulse]

Mike at Green-Beast.com wrote:
Nice site. Looks like 1204x768 is becoming the new 800x600, but it's 
something that is probably ahead of its time. Especially since two members 


I work at a newspaper... we are heading that direction for our next site 
design iteration Content area will fall-in to the 800 wide range, 
but overall template size hit 1024.


Most of the big dogs (NYT, IHT, Seattle times...) are going for the 
wider format. :)


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Re: [WSG] Brand logos with links to home

[Micky Hulse]

Lee Powell wrote:

"Aye's" or "Nay's" appreciated


Aye!

But also depends on client requests... I recently dealt with a client 
that did not want this.


Good question! :)

M


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