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["Todd Augsburger" <todd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I recently got a WindowsMobile5 PDA (320x240 display) and have been 
interested to see the browser implementations. So far I've significantly 
used both IE and Opera browsers. Both appear to have weaknesses in dealing 
with the layouts I use in DokuWiki. My goal is simply to have a site that is 
usable via PDA browsers, without compromising its usefulness via traditional 
workstations. (My main wiki is at http://cobs.rollerorgans.com/, if anyone 
wishes to see it.)

For instance, I make heavy use of the very handy "folded" plugin:
    In Opera "Desktop" view, it works fine.
    In Opera "Fit To Screen" and "Single Column" views, the areas are always 
shown.
    In _all_ IE views, the areas are always hidden. (This is bad for me!)

Or, consider the "sidebar" template.
    In its "Default" view, IE can often adjust the sidebar width and display 
a reasonable screen.
    Opera, in its "Fit To Screen" view, doesn't do as well, placing the bulk 
of the bage _below_ the sidebar.
    In their "Single Column" views, both browsers keep the sidebar at the 
top, so that I'm incessantly scrolling down to view the pages. Ugh!

Now ... I am no expert on designing web for PDAs. However, I do have some 
experience in PHP and CSS. Before I start hacking my way around, I need to 
ask: "Has anyone tread this path before?" With any success? Any advice, 
including suggestions on what approach might be best?

Thanks,
Todd Augsburger
todd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Roller Organs
www.rollerorgans.com

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