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As can be seen, it is simply the logo text on a light yellow colored background. The logo text has a three dimensional look, with a shadow to increase the effect. A problem occurs when the image is placed on a background with a different color. It becomes ugly, and doesn't blend in. The solution is to create an image with a transparent background so you can "see through" the shadow. It would then blend in to any background color or image. It would then look something like this:
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The logo then blends into the background. (But in this case, for illustration purposes, the background of the logo was simply changed to white to simulate a transparent background, in case you are using MSIE [Microsoft's Internet Explorer], which cannot display it properly.) The PNG image file type was created for this purpose and it works very well.
So what's the problem? Simply stated, Microsoft's Internet Explorer does not understand transparent backgrounds except in the very limitied GIF image files. To illustrate, the two images below will look the same with almost all current browsers. The image on the left has a transparent background whereas the image on the right has a solid background, the same color as the web page background.
If they look different, you have a problem with your browser.
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If you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer or an ancient version of Netscape or other very old browser, the image on the left, above will probably look something like this:
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In addition to Internet Explorer's inability to render image files correctly,
Internet Explorer can install spyware on your computer without your permission
or knowledge. One way is with ActiveX, a "feature" unsupported in other browsers.
ActiveX started out as a neat idea for use in a world where you can trust everyone.
But we know better. For more information on spyware, ActiveX and other
security flaws in Internet Explorer, the reader is directed to search
www.google.com and
groups.google.com.
I'll let you be the judge. But it is like the car I bought in the year 2000.
"I don't need no stinkin' automatic nothin'. I wan'na roll up my own windows,
shift my own gears". To make a long story short, I drove away with a '99 Tarus
with automatic everything--windows, mirrors, seats--you name it.
And I haven't looked back. If you want a more secure full featured browser,
take a look at Opera. (Click on logos below for more information.)
It is my personal favorite, is available for many platforms and it
is available for free.
And once you get used to "mouse gestures", you probably will not go back.
Another favorite is Mozilla. Netscape has improved over the years too.
And if you use Linux, Konqueror has some nice features.
2. Internet Explorer Security Issues
Has your computer slowed down to a crawl?
Does Internet Explorer open strange windows that dissappear right away?
Is your hard disk busy at unexpected times? You may have gotten spyware
courtesy of Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
3. Recommendations
"But, Other than a few minor problems, Internet Explorer is the best browser, right?"
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