Redesign of SxS site in the works

[Douglas J Hunley]

Net Llama spewed electrons into the ether that assembled into:
> > Frames are bad, and totally unnecessary.  Dump the frames.  If you use
> > CSS, you can get the effect of frames without the frames.

just want to point out that the existing site uses frames. One of the primary 
goals of the redesign has been "no NEW requirements".

>
> Yes, i realize that frames handicap alot of people using Lynx or older
> browsers.  At the same time, I, personally, don't know CSS, so its not

ah yes. but people who can't support frames, cant support CSS either.
have you checked the site with a browser that doesn't do frames? it still is 
usable. I tried to make sure of it.

> Do you know of a good site that does a "CSS for dummies" type tutorial.
> Actually it doesn't even have to be watered down, just something for
> people who know HTML, but know nothing about CSS, and want to learn the
> basics quickly.

the o'reilly HTML 4 book does a good job. but see my points above
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