Most of you don’t know, or probably don’t even care, what valid code is. But it is a little something I have desired for Lone-Palm for quite some time. It’s taken a few weeks, but I finally have turned this site into a valid powerhouse, adhering to W3C web standards for XHTML pages and Cascading Style Sheets.
What does this all mean for you? Well, nothing if you use Firefox or another similar browser. If you use Internet Explorer, well I’m sorry but you’re not going to see what this page is supposed to look like. It’ll even make this page look choppy and weird. You may be wondering why, considering the code Lone-Palm uses is 100% W3C valid? It’s simple. IE handles code differently then it is supposed to. Don’t ask me why. But if there was ever a reason to switch to Firefox (free), it’s now. I mean, not only is it a better browser, but it actually handles code properly and allows you to see what you’re supposed to see. But enough about Firefox.
This site now contains valid code. On top of that I have installed a newer version of the Moveable Type interface which allows for TypeKey authenticated comments. What is that? TypeKey is sort of like the internet blog registry (they cover Live Journal, MT, etc). If you sign up with them (free), then you can login and post comments on blogs that participate with the program without the blog having to approve or validate your comment. What does this mean for Lone-Palm? Well if you sign in with TypeKey before you post a comment, then I know you are not SPAMing my site. Please note that you are not required to sign up with TypeKey to comment on this site–you can still comment by providing a name and an email address though the SPAM screening process for non-TypeKey comments is a lot tougher.
Also added in the minor upgrade to Lone-Palm is a new gallery system with a cooler interface and a few more features. I like it, and I hope everyone else does as well.
So what did we learn today? Valid code is a good thing. Firefox is a better internet browser. TypeKey is good to prove you aren’t a SPAMer. New Gallery interface is cool.
Enjoy the new, modern and valid site.
7/1/05
Toni
Valid code makes me happy. I’m glad it does the same for you!
to Toni
7/3/05
Wayne
I don’t see any difference when viewing your site with IE or Firefox. I think you’re a big fat liar.
to Wayne
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