I just added frames to my website and it works in Mozilla, but not Internet Explorer. Why?

Question

I just added some frames to my website and the frames link properly in Mozilla but not in Internet Explorer. When I enter the website through Mozilla, and click on the various links, the pages pop come up in the frame that I assigned them to. But, in Internet explorer, the pages come up in the frame in which they are embedded. Is there something wrong with my settings? Perhaps frames are not supported by Internet explorer?

And, in general, why is Mozilla better than internet explorer? You would think that a billion-dollar corporation like Microsoft would be able to do better than the open-source people.

Answer 1

Give your target frame an ID -







Then try adding this to your tags (found on frames.html) -



target="bottom"

Answer 2

open source is better because they are not "sell outs" and do it for the joy of people using it and to make it a better experience not just make money. Although, open-source is usually RTFM. Unless there is support on the home page.



Some websites I have been to work with frames there may be some options on your internet explorer that are different. Post a link of website if possible.



Thanks

Answer 3

Again, it is ill advised to use "frames" in creating your opening webpage since they are not easily viewable on major web browsers. It's not a matter of which browser is more popular than another. And the most important reason for not using frames is that major search engine robots are stopped from indexing relevant metatags contained on the opening webpage. In a sense, frames will deny your website a ranking on search engines; therefore your website is truly invisible on major search engines. So, where's your Net traffic. Frames is a quick way to stop net traffic!



Good luck!

Answer 4

the website looks the same to me on IE and firefox.



update:

oh, I see.

Web browsers read code differently. IE doesn't have full compatibility with web standards, and can't pass the acid2 test. but then, firefox can't pass the test either.



This issue should be fixed in IE8, since microsoft said they will be focusing on web standards on their new browser.

Answer 5

IE just does everything wrong. I think your best bet is to stay away from frames.

Answer 6

very confusing task. look over google and yahoo. it could actually help!

Answer 7

very confusing problem. check out on the search engines. it may help!

Answer 8

IE just sucks like hell. That's why.