...as 24-bit displays are now standard.

Standard for the manufacturer I'd imagine, but not for those that don't consider the *"web itself" an advertising vehicle... if you get my drift. (nothing personal, of course)

websafe - Thanks for the thread, and a hearty welcome. I wish I had more time, but I'll leave you with this one I had handy (note the date written):

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Independence

Inside understanding lies
nearness. Outside of
dearness lies an
empathy of purportion.
People evolve themselves
even as they perpetuate
need and obfuscate
desire. Imbedded desire
endears others even as it
nefariously calls beyond
culminations of a prespect
excluding distinctions of mass.

9/11/2