[wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread PBC Web Design
Hi, Wondering if anyone has any ideas how I might fix this sound issue on my PC. Sound works when playing a cd, visiting a web site. I use Windows Media Player so nothing else fancy. However, inner program sounds are either at a lower level or non-existent. It's like the sound lowers it's

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread Ross Clutterbuck
Deb: You 150% sure you've got your Windows Volume control turned all the way up? You want your Wave output set to maximum. It's likely you're getting your CDs playing fine because you've got your CD-ROM linked to your sound card direct via a cable (don't need them any more because Windows XP

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sounds as if you've got your WAV file volume turned down (all internal sounds--beeps, startup, shutdown, etc.--are by default WAV files). To determine and change this, double-click your system tray volume control icon. This will bring up a multi-channel mixer, where you will find your overall

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread PBC Web Design
At 08:37 AM 4/19/2005, you wrote: You 150% sure you've got your Windows Volume control turned all the way up? You want your Wave output set to maximum. It's likely you're getting your CDs playing fine because you've got your CD-ROM linked to your sound card direct via a cable (don't need them

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread PBC Web Design
At 09:09 AM 4/19/2005, you wrote: Sounds as if you've got your WAV file volume turned down (all internal sounds--beeps, startup, shutdown, etc.--are by default WAV files). To determine and change this, double-click your system tray volume control icon. This will bring up a multi-channel mixer,

[wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Portman
Hi all, I am still working on the GoldTech site and have some problems with the CSS. I posted to the CSS group I am on but they replied that I needed to validate my html first. Apart from the code not being mine originally, the w3 validator keeps giving me errors no matter which doctype I

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Portman
I tried both these doctypes below and the doctype for 4.01 strict but keep getting the error message. I am ready to pull my hair out! I don't want to mess with the mark up too much as the site is supposed to be redone in the near future. Any ideas? Thanks, Riva Mark Groen wrote: there's

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Mark Groen
- Original Message - To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com Sent: April 19, 2005 8:52 AM Subject: Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems I tried both these doctypes below and the doctype for 4.01 strict but keep getting the error message. I am ready to pull my hair out! I don't want to mess with the

RE: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Jon Haworth
Hi Riva, Apart from the code not being mine originally, the w3 validator keeps giving me errors no matter which doctype I use. How do I choose a doctype?? Choosing a doctype doesn't automatically fix your errors, I'm afraid :-) As it happens you have a doctype on the page right now, it's

Re: [wdvltalk] AdobeMacromedia

2005-04-19 Thread NeilRest
Adobe pushes BigLump products like .PDF, which are the antithesis of structured, parseable interactable forms like HTML or XML. On Mon, April 18, 2005 8:47 am, rudy said: Is this a good thing? http://www.macromedia.com/macromedia/proom/pr/2005/adobe_macromedia.html yes, of course why

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Portman
Thank you for all the replies. I decided to use JavaScript instead but now find that the page takes forever to load and the menu won't show. Aarrgghhh! http://www.starqualitydesigns.com/goldtech/indextt1.html Riva • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Actually, Riva, it never finishes loading for me (T3 line, IE 6, Win XP SP2). The status line goes to 1 item remaining and the progress bar almost fills, then that's it. Don't know if that helps, but... Cheers, Scott - Original Message - From: Portman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Portman
I get the same thing. Do you think it is because I am working on the page without the Flash part in the middle? Riva [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, Riva, it never finishes loading for me (T3 line, IE 6, Win XP SP2). The status line goes to 1 item remaining and the progress bar almost

RE: [wdvltalk] AdobeMacromedia

2005-04-19 Thread William Stewart
I usually have Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and TopStyle Pro all open at the same time. Each program has its niche. I hope Adobe realizes that. Clarification: I know TopStyle Pro is not owned by Adobe or Macromedia, but I just can't leave one of the greatest programs in the

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Portman
It seems to me that the JavaScript is causing the page to not finish loading. I am so worn out - does someone mind looking at this and seeing if you can spot the problem? Thanks! Riva http://www.starqualitydesigns.com/goldtech/indextt1.html • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM •

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
This same thing happened to me once, and I think the problem was the wire was not plugged in correctly from the back of the tower and speakers/monitor, etc. hth Jan PBC Web Design wrote: Had already checked that and just now checked it again. All volumes are at full throttle. What you said

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
Riva I suggest that you go with: !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC -//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd; Regarding topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0 delete it from the body statement. It is preferable to have the margin statement in the .css

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
Riva I have sent you a reply and a copy of the modified indext.html. The validators aren't perfect, and sometimes make mistakes in validating documents. The page I sent is valid. jan Portman wrote: Thank you for all the replies. I decided to use JavaScript instead but now find that the page

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
Your flash .swf should play regardless of where it is stated in the html file. It doesn't load when I access your indextt.html ( I see it is 2 t - I only had one on previous posts). If you have the .swf file in your main directory, it should play. If it's not there, nada, so the page won't be

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
Riva Take a break, you're getting overwrought with the mess. I am sending you some suggestions via your personal email. jan Portman wrote: It seems to me that the JavaScript is causing the page to not finish loading. I am so worn out - does someone mind looking at this and seeing if you can

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread Portman
Thanks Jan. You are right. :-) Riva jdmajor wrote: Riva Take a break, you're getting overwrought with the mess. I am sending you some suggestions via your personal email. jan • The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM • To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
Only other thing it can possibly be .. computer gremlins. :o) jan PBC Web Design wrote: At 08:32 PM 4/19/2005, you wrote: This same thing happened to me once, and I think the problem was the wire was not plugged in correctly from the back of the tower and speakers/monitor, etc.

RE: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread debram
Same here on Windows XP Home and Firefox. Deb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:28 PM To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com Subject: Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems Actually, Riva, it never finishes loading for me (T3 line, IE 6,

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread PBC Web Design
At 09:40 PM 4/19/2005, you wrote: Only other thing it can possibly be .. computer gremlins. :o) jan Yeah, but those should have been killed off w/the reformat, LOL! I think they've graduated to ugly troll stage. Deb http://www.puterbug.com Web Design, SEO and Hosting Services

Re: [wdvltalk] OT: sound issues on PC

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
Sadly, I agree, they should have left after graduation Jan PBC Web Design wrote: Yeah, but those should have been killed off w/the reformat, LOL! I think they've graduated to ugly troll stage. Deb http://www.puterbug.com Web Design, SEO and Hosting Services Offlist Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [wdvltalk] Page problems

2005-04-19 Thread jdmajor
I just resent the indextt.html that I had modified, but forgot to put in the body statement in the style section, however, it does load in IE. Is your personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's where I've been sending the posts. Also, just as a suggestion, try not to use hacks. They don't