On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:16:59 +1200
Volker Kuhlmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> > Thanks for all the input... problem with using images is that the
> > search engines don't see it then.
> 
> No, your problem is wanting to control your HTML layout to the last
> pixel. That is contradiction in terms, face it and forget it.
> 
> If you want a well-typeset and layed-out presentation, put up a pdf.
> Otherwise, be happy with what you get for a bit of CSS.
> 
> Volker
> 
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Blimey, how many web developers can you insult with a single sentence, spelling 
mistakes notwithstanding! No I don't want to control to the last pixel - I've 
been asked present using a non-standard font, no more - no less and was asking 
for opinions on the best/proper way to do it, whilst pointing out from the 
start that it wasn't a particularly 'proper' question. 

There are a few problems with pdfs in this case, like expanding/contracting 
menus, drag/drop, multimedia, etc functionality that it just can't do. Pdf's do 
not support a rich multimedia environment that web users expect these days. Is 
there a single website out there that is written in pdfs? Seeing as it would 
need a proprietary reader installed, I'd lump it with flash as the spawn of 
s*t*n for web design anyway.

Personally, I'm very happy with 'a bit of CSS', although fighting Microsoft is 
a real pain. I miss an option to place text into columns automatically ( and 
obviously to load fonts! ) , but that's coming in CSS3. 

Steve

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