Dennis asks about using frames for websites:
>
> this has been first of all an attempt on my part to learn a bit about
> frames ... but, perhaps more importantly ... to try to decide which way
> seems to make more sense
>
> any general comments or feedback about this would be helpful to me ... not
> so much about the content (though comments on that are also welcomed) ...
> but more about which way to present web material in terms of efficiency
> and/or interest ... and why?
>
With older browsers, frames were to be avoided because implementation was
inconsistent and most importantly the Back button was often broken. But it
is difficult to find those older browsers in use any more. The modern
browsers Netscape 4+ and IE4+ handle frames efficiently and accurately so
there are no longer negatives.
The positives are that frames, if skillfully designed, can greatly improve
site navigation. but as with all good things, don't get too carried away
with them. most modern page layout and site generation programs make easy
work of programming frames.
gary
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