scary words–> CASCADING STYLE SHEETS! <–scary words Are you scared? Cowering in a corner? (Okay, I suspected you weren’t.) How about uncomfortable? A teeny bit? If you’re a regular user of CSS, you probably think I’m a bit nuts. If you’re not, you might feel intimidated by the idea of using Cascading Style Sheets… Continue reading CSS Part I: Why you need them
Tag: standards
Why web standards matter and why your library (really) has to care
It’s pretty easy to explain to people why their web sites need certain kinds of standards; take, for example, Section 508, which is essentially the ADA for web sites. Section 508 says that any organization receiving federal funds (hmm…bailout companies, take note) must have an accessible web site. “Accessible” is further defined by specific criteria,… Continue reading Why web standards matter and why your library (really) has to care
Bluetooth: Look ma, no cables
Perhaps when you hear the word “Bluetooth,” the first image to spring to mind is that of a Bluetooth headset? You know, one of those little devices you see hanging off people’s ears (and it seems like they’re talking to themselves)? Bluetooth isn’t the name brand of the device, but rather the name of the… Continue reading Bluetooth: Look ma, no cables