I’m getting some odd results in IE right now (both in IE6 and IE7beta3) that I just can’t explain. Here’s what I’m talking about:
- unordered list
- unordered list
- unordered list
- unordered list
- ordered list
- ordered list
- ordered list
- ordered list
The first list is coded with <ul> and displays the bullets as expected. The second list is coded with <ol> and displays the nubmers one through four as expected, but only in Firefox. IE is not displaying the nubmers. The really odd part is that it only seems to be happening in my Blogger posts, but not with test files sitting on my hard drive. I’ve repeated this on multiple computers and would appreciate someone confirming this problem. If you have a solution and/or explaination I’d love to hear it.
UPDATE: As you can see, the CSS edit suggested by Steve in the comments fixed the problem. Thanks Steve!
I’ve now downloaded and installed IE7beta3 on two computers without too much trouble. As I’ve mentioned previously I’m saving a full review of the process and the program itself until the final release but for now you can view the slideshow of the 84 screenshots I took during the installation and first run. If you are going to install it here are a few pointers from my experiences.
- Installing any IE7 beta will replace IE6. You can get IE6 back by uninstalling the beta, but you can not run both at the same time.
- You will be asked to verify that your version of Windows is legit. To do this you may need to download and install the Windows Genuine Advantage Plug-in in order to do this. The slideshow shows this process since I was using Firefox to download the beta. If you’re using IE6, this process will be slightly different.
- Before installing beta3 you will need to uninstall any previous betas that are on your computer. The message says to do this by using Windows’ Add/Remove Programs feature. However, previous betas are not listed here unless you select “Show Updates”. Once you’ve done that, you will find previous betas listed under “Windows XP – Software Updates”.
- After uninstalling a previous beta you must reboot your computer before installing beta3. Failing to do so will seem to work but it won’t.
- The installation on my office laptop failed the first time. Instructions for fixing the problem were provided and involved editing the registry. Once I did this, the second attempt worked without any additional problems.
I can’t remember blogging about this before but my third digital camera has developed the same exact problem as the first two. Basically it’s dirt on the sensor that leaves dark blotches on photos taken in bright light (i.e. outside.) It’s out for repair and will probably not be back for a few weeks. (Replacement wasn’t an option as it was last time since Sony is no longer making that model.) I’ll be borrowing a camera for my trips in the mean time but nothing from my day-to-day activities such as vanity license plates for the foreseeable future. 
IE7 beta 3 is now available for downloading. I’ve installed it on one machine already and will be installing it on my office laptop tomorrow. At that point I’ll screenshot the installation process and give you a few pointers. (I’m saving a full review for the final release.)
For the Nevada librarians wondering, yes, I did make it back to Reno in time to catch the 5pm direct flight to Denver instead of my scheduled flight home via San Francisco which would have landed in Denver at midnight. Thanks for a wonderful two days!
UPDATE: I was still getting SMS alerts for the flights I was originally scheduled to be on, and it turns out that the flight from SFO to DEN didn’t get into Denver until 2:45am. Dodged a bullet this time.
I preparation for writing on an article for the inaugural issue of The Journal of Web Librarianship this weekend on creating Firefox Search Plugins, I’ve created two new ones for TagFetch and YouTube. They can both be found on my Firefox Search Plugins page.
Cheryl from the NV State Library has some photos from her back yard of the Carson City fire.
Hello from the Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City, NV. Right now, all of my students are writing their first blog post.
A photoset is up in my Flickr account. I’ll add more this evening as the situation allows.
I spent the day cruising around Lake Tahoe but I returned to my hotel in Carson City, NV to this:
“East of Carson City, two brush fires each estimated to cover 500 acres were burning in the Mound House area, where Lyon County sheriff’s deputies closed part of U.S. Highway 50 and were asking residents in leave some neighborhoods. About 250 firefighters were on the scene.”
Not to make anyone nervous or anything but I can see the flames from my hotel parking lot. (Pics soon)
