Bitmaps vs. Vector Shapes

So I'm making a site(duh). And I have read multiple times
that a vector shape has all the advantages. Their sizeable, and
faster loading and just gerenerally better for web design. I have
read that alot. Did I really read that? Are Vector Shapes really
better than bitmaps coming from PS? Why then did I trace all my
imported bitmap images and my site can barely run? The tortis would
surely win in this race. This makes no sence to me. Thanks for your
time and consideration.
Peace and Love,
Mike.

Shapes created in CS6 with a fill should work in CS5.
But there is no way to make them 100% compatible because CS6 has features that CS5 did not.
And CS5 will not be able to show the strokes on shapes.
The message in CS5 is because the file contains data that CS5 can't understand -- no, there is no way to avoid that, because it's telling you something important.

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