ClintBeavers

Yeah, I'm having the same issues. I don't want to use tables, but I'm not quite getting div tags either .www.angelfire.com/wv/TheScorpionLair/index.htmlI refuse to re-up my domain until I get it right .

I've been using this page to learn about floating text beside objects:http://www.w3schools.com/css/tryit.asp?filename=trycss_floatI understand it easily. What I don't understand is this...On my webpage, I have a trips section where I give various trip reports. I alternate pictures from the trip having one on the left and then one on the right side of the page. So Far, I've been using tables to accomplish this (I'm amature, I know), but this only visually looks the way I want on IE, and not FF (which I use now). My webpage (be kind, again, I'm an amature and this is a hobby) is at the following link so that you can check out what I'm talking about:www.angelfire.com/wv/TheScorpionLair/index.html (example on home page, Trips are currently down)How can I have different images float alternatively? The first one on maybe the right with a paragraph about part of the trip, then just a few paragraphs before I have another picture on the alternate side with a paragraph floating beside it. Not only that, but I often have a text header or banner centered on the page, so really I would need to alternate between center, left, and right.Also, is there a way to set this up in the CSS file for each Trip Report Page and not have to enter the code on every single page?Hope I'm not too bothersome. Thanks!

If by 'smooth' you mean you wish to not have the pixeled white boarder (Meaning that when you put your transparent logo on another colored or darker background, you get white fragments around the colored letters), then one of the ways to fix that is to create the logo on different shades of background (most people use shades of gray, but you can create it on a black background or the color of your background. If you have a multicolored background, then perhaps the dominant color in the patter/design). As for changing the look of the color of the text, you can use a program to change gradients or fills of the image. I'm not really big on that myself, I simply use MSWord as its simple enough (I do simple things the hard way), but any of those programs you have should allow you to change fills/gradients and the like .

BTW, I did do some searching on Trademarks, here is what I found (various sources, but I just copied Wikipedia): So you don't automatically have to register a Trademark, but to use the 'Registered' symbol, you need to have it registered. You can use the 'TM' symbol (™), but it is actually unlawfull to display the 'Registered' symbol (®) unless you have it registered. But for the most part, since it is doubtful anyone here who is discussing the issue is doing so for corporate reasons, all you really need to do is list your copyright information (the symbol, the year it is copyrighted for and year it was/is amended if applicable, and your name/website name) and you're protected.

Actually, I registered so that I can start posting questions and what not, but that caught my eye, so there went my first post . I always try not to do the whole 'First post, and here is my opinion', and always opt for trying to come off as if I at least know a little of what I'm saying . I did edit my post to show that apparently you DO need to register in order to sue someone for copyright infringement.

You automatically own a copyright on any intellectual property (any original writings, poetry, music, lyrics, etc.) that you create. So, no, it is not illegal to 'slap a copyright sign' at the bottom of your webpage. Also, any graphics or photographs you specifically create, you own the copyright to as well. Which is why you need a release to copy a photo on those machines at Wal*Mart, K-Mart, etc. The Photographer, not the subject, owns the copyright from the instant that the work is created.However, if you come up with some genuious literary work and you want to publish it, you may want to register the copyright with the Govt. as soon as possible. Regestering a copyright for your intellectual works ASAP will give you more than enough to sue someone for Copyright Infringement.So go ahead and slap that symbol on anything original that you create.I'm not as well versed on a Trade Mark, I do believe that to have a trademark, you need to register that with the proper agencies. Also, this doesn't apply to most physical things outside of photographs, artwork, and the like. If you invent some wonderful new gadget, you need to apply for a Patent (again, ASAP) to prove that you invented it.P.S., also for any original writings or photographs that you create, you may want to look into licensing them as well. This can be done for free thru a Creative Commons License (obviously just Google that), and they offer different Licenses. When you License something, that is giving someone permission on how to use your original copyrighted/licensed material (or it is Not giving someone any permissions, or only restricted permissions, etc. Creative Commons can go in to more detail).ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR ORIGINAL WORKS .