I had problems with Lesson 2, specifically with validating the XHTML using the W3 validator. No matter what browser I used, it would crash out when I tried to validate the code. It didn't matter if I was uploading a file or pasting the code directly into the box. It didn't matter if I was using Netscape or Firefox. Crash city. Since the instructor was not available via IM, I decided the best way to find out if my XHTLM code was valid would be to find and use another validator. I used the one at Bermi, which worked just fine.
Is the problem that the W3 validator is old? The copyright at the bottom of the page is 1994-2006, and it seems odd that the site would not be updated at all during 2007.
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hmmm, i dont know. you would think it would still work since the W3C is the standards-making body on the www. Did you make sure your headers are correct?
Strange... if you send the file to me I can see if I can duplicate the problem.
The Validator has been around for a long time, but the standards don't change much so it wouldn't surprise me if it hadn't changed recently... it is uses hundreds of thousands of times per day, though, so it's usually reliable!
I tested with your file without problems. The Bermi validator is not complete, but it should be fine for the class if you continue using it. I'll let you know if it misses anything :)
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