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ive never read ti before it was quite interesting

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The link that kicked off this thread got people talking about two things: the site's value to learners (noted by ) and how to read DaniWeb on small screens (raised by and followed up by ). Below are simple, practical steps that don't require server changes and work on most phones or PDAs.

Try the browser first: use the built-in "Reader" or "Simplified View" when available, or turn off images to cut clutter. If you want finer control, use a tiny bookmarklet that injects a compact CSS to hide common headers, sidebars and ad blocks so the article column fills the screen. Create a bookmark, edit its URL to the JavaScript below, save, then open the thread and tap the bookmark to apply the stylesheet.

javascript:(function(){
var css='header, .header, #header, .sidebar, #sidebar, .ads, .banner, .topnav, .leftcol, .rightcol {display:none !important;} body, .content {margin:6px !important; padding:6px !important; max-width:none !important;}';
var s=document.createElement('style'); s.type='text/css';
if(s.styleSheet) s.styleSheet.cssText=css; else s.appendChild(document.createTextNode(css));
document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);
})();

Notes: on many mobile browsers you must create then edit the bookmark to paste the code. The change is local and reversible by reloading the page. Some browsers block javascript: bookmarks; if so, use "Save as PDF" or a read-later tool. Avoid running untrusted scripts and consider asking site admins for an official mobile view if several users express the same need.

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Member Avatar for ~s.o.s~

Thanks proliant fan for the read.

Our moderators have played a huge role in the development of the site. Without them, I don’t know where we’d be.

I’m so lucky to have such a great team of moderators who take the burden off of constantly keeping up with the community.

Without the dedication and help of our members and moderators, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

Ah... feels so good to know..:D

Anyways great interview Miss Dani, now I have come to know a bit more about you.

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yeah i give my best wishes to her. i dont know how sucessful daniweb is as a business but it is definately an excellent and succesful IT community.

on another note does anyone here know if there is, or will ever be plans for a PDA compatible daniweb? probably not as the small screen may not be able to accomidate the banner adds but anyway, all the java etc runs fine, its just that theres an awlful lot of scrolling involved with the current onw when viewed on PDA's

Member Avatar for ~s.o.s~

on another note does anyone here know if there is, or will ever be plans for a PDA compatible daniweb? probably not as the small screen may not be able to accomidate the banner adds but anyway, all the java etc runs fine, its just that theres an awlful lot of scrolling involved with the current onw when viewed on PDA's

Hm.. dont know, if you know about this or not but you can change the view of Daniweb by selecting the different options at the right hand corner of the screen which says "DISPLAY MODES".

There are three modes supported -- Linear mode (which you must be having ). Try out the other two -- threaded mode and linear mode which will not display all the enteries but only a single post and you can then click on the post which you want to view.

Makes the viewable area much smaller.

Hope it helped , bye.

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hmm that helps but the menus and toolbars get in the way a bit its possible to see the majority of the thread if i scroll horisontally a bit though

thanks

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I don't think anyone is talking about the financial aspect(because we all know that's being taken care of), but the effect it has on programmers and students in computer courses around the world.

lol_hacker101

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i agree, daniweb is a great resource to have
long may it live!

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