Like a lot of you, I've had to create many many backgrounds for jQuery tabs.
I've mocked up a little template in Photoshop which should help make creation super-simple and fast. An example gradient is included as a style for the less photoshop-literate.
Enjoy! (click to get it!)
(Here's an RGB version that should be GIMP-able)
Some months ago, I discussed multiple values in CCK using AJAX. A few people showed interest, so here's Part 1 of how AJAX can go together with Drupal.
We'll start with a common use case: checking that a username is available when a new user signs up. After you're done with this tutorial, you should be able to give the new user near-instant feedback on whether or not their username is available. I like to start at my desired result and work backwards, so that's what we'll do.