Chuck, I suspect it's only the svg object being used for the background, which really doesn't have anything to do with the 'code' - only the implementation. I'm looking at it in Safari, so I'm only guessing.
Perhaps Gerald can add a simple workaround, or an example without the gradient On Oct 15, 5:30 am, "C.Everson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:46 -0700 (PDT), Gerald wrote: > > See an example slide show in action > > @http://slideshow.rubyforge.org/autoplay.html > > The URL presents this message: > > "Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has no built-in vector graphics > machinery required for "loss-free" gradient background themes. > > Please upgrade to a better browser such as Firefox, Opera, Safari or others > with built-in vector graphics machinery and much more." > > I'm NOT trying to be critical, but while everyone certainly appreciates > your effort and contribution, IMHO it does not really help anyone since IE > is the defacto standard for browsers. > > Love it or hate it, we all have to deal with it. > > Personally I don't see any point in pursuing any code that won't run on IE > other than as "hobby code" > > Just my $.02 > > Chuck