Okay, so we’ve got some problems. That’s why I wanted feedback — thanks to all who responded.

The problem is this: Internet Explorer is notoriously bad at interpreting CSS (Cascading Style Sheets, the language that tells your browser how and where to display things). CSS is a standard that has been around for years; all other browsers conform to it, but IE doesn’t. Why? Because it’s Microsoft, no other reason. I am biased, it’s true; but it’s also true that Microsoft designers should get it together and un-break their software.

Rebecca’s comment about Firefox 1.0 does give me pause. I think I know how to fix it, though, and will do so momentarily.

Because there are now many browsers available for download at no charge, all of which interpret CSS correctly, I don’t think it’s practical to spend too much time fixing the IE bugs. I will look into it, to be sure; but it’s likely to require more time than we have. I spoke to Paul about this yesterday, too, and he agreed: for now, we should work with standards-compliant software and make things work there; then, if we still have the time and money, we can go back and fix the IE bugs. Meanwhile, if you have a chance, please look at the prototype again with Mozilla/Safari/Firefox/your non-IE poison, and let me know if there are any more problems.