I appreciated Kali's response to this thread. It gave me new insight 
since I don't have a Mac to play with and I have only used PC's in 
my 14 year history with computers, networks, and software design. 
I hope to have Mac in my office by mid summer so I can utilize its 
strengths as well as compare my designs on that format.

I understand the "Browsers verses W3C HTML standards" issues 
and the "Netscape verses Internet Explorer" design and 
compatibility problems. Thanks to Kali, I now see some of the the 
Mac verses PC issues out there. Why so many variables, issues, 
and incompatibilities?  I'm sure that these problems are not new 
and have existed for some time. 

My question is this:
Has anyone been able to compile a list of common factors and 
information for colors, screen size, variables, do's and don'ts...etc. 
that would help one to design for all systems and browsers no 
matter what the format or platform? [Example: use only this list of 
colors (or text, or screen size, etc.) because Mac's, PC's, and all 
browsers can use them and not have compatibility or display 
issues:] I am looking for a general list of safe design components 
that would allow all browsers and computers to safely utilize and 
enjoy the internet.  ---Or am I just day-dreaming?--- 

Just a thought...perhaps a wish!



James Haslam
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