Viewing png files in IE 6

I have created a shadow around my main web interface through
the use of png files. I had problems viewing the files in IE 6
(kept showing the white backgrounds) so I changed the png files
from background images to imported images so I could use the Alpha
Image Loader codes. Though this meant that the images would not
automatically repeat themselves to fit in the cells. To get round
this I have used a style sheet to enable the image to fit to 100%
and to repeat y in the cell, though now when extra text is typed in
the table (causing the table cell to elongate to accommodate the
extra text) the shadow image does not stretch to fit the cell. Can
anyone help? Many thanks,
Rebecca

Don't use png.
It also depends on the MSIE version. MSIE 8 finally manages to display (transparent) png images.
And don't adapt to MSIE reality. Or use a PC. With Frontpage or [SiteSpinner|http://www.virtualmechanics.com/products/spinner> you can create equally stunning websites.

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http://www.imagemagick.org/Usage/masking/#remove
http://www.imagemagick.org/index.php
http://www.imagemagick.org/script/command-line-tools.php
http://www.imagemagick.org/script/command-line-options.php
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