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From: Austin, Darrel
Date: Nov 9, 2004 8:35AM


> Hello, does anyone have any strong views / advice on which is preferable?

Of course. Is there a right answer? No, not really.

> Are there any good reasons to stick with a fixed width template?

Off the top of my head, the reasons TO go with fixed-width would be:

- some control over text line-lengths
- some better control over overall page layout
- can make design/develompent a bit less work

Whether these pros outweigh the benefits of a flexible-width layout is
another question and is dependant on the particulars of the specific site.

-Darrel