BEAST BLOG THEME README.txt FILE - Source: http://green-beast.com/blog/?page_id=58
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By: Mike Cherim -- http://green-beast.com/ -- Beast Blog v.1.1 - Last Updated 10/22/2005
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SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION

The Beast-Blog theme  what you are seeing on this site right now  was instantly in demand as soon as I announced it. People seem to like its cleanliness and open architecture. Its a simple, lightweight theme in its appearance. Folks asked me to make it available so I decided to do just that. Ill be famous. ;)

The Beast-Blog theme is coded to XHTML 1.0 Strict, instead of the default Transitional mark-up level. I also added accessibility features such as hidden navigational jump links  for content and navigation  wide navigation (optional), and focus for form fields as well as links so the keyboard tabbers out there can get around without getting lost. On top of all this, to allow an image banner without making the folks who have images disabled (dial-up users mostly), they can still get the <h1></h1> blog name. The description is only available as the main headings title attribute or tool-tip. This should be fine, though. The banner trick is my variation of Dave Sheas revised image replacement technique.
Installation and Set-up Instructions

This is a pretty easy process consisting of the following steps (the README.txt file has this info as well):

   1. Download beastblog.zip and extract the files therein. - (File List)
   2. Place the single /beastblog/ folder on your web server in the /themes/ folder. Heres the typical path: /blog/wp-content/themes/.
   3. Open the /beastblog/ folder and set the CHMOD permissions on the Editable files to 666. - (File List)
   4. In your Admin Control Panel edit the files as your needs dictate. Here is a brief explanation of the editable files:
          * allowable_code.php - This has default Allowable Mark-up content and shouldnt really need editing.*
          * author_info.php - This has default Blog Author content which you will want to edit.**
          * comment_rules.php - This has default content Comment Rules that you may want to edit. There is a post link limit number which should match the settings in your Admin Control Panels Options.*
          * comments.php - Edit this only to disable the Comment Rules or Allowable Mark-up includes completely. (File has instructions in it.)*
          * header.php - Edit this only if you want to add more keywords. Note: There is a favicon.ico link installed already if you have a favicon for your domain.
          * optional_home.php - This is a file for a text link (under the search field) to your Blogs Home page.**
          * optional_nav.php - This is a file for the large top level navigational links (above Blog Author). This can be ideal if youre integrating the blog into your existing site.**
          * sidebar.php - Edit this only to disable the Blog Author, Optional Home Link, Optional Nav Links, or SideBar Misc includes completely.**
          * sidebar_misc.php - This file is only if you wish to add additional content to your sidebar (below all links). Great for icons, advertising, etc. Do note that you will need to insert XHTML for this to work correctly. (File has instructions in it.)**
          * style.css - Edit this file to set your highlight color. By default it is a light green shown as #99cc66. In case you need it, this should help you find color codes.**
   5. Images will need to be edited, most notably the file called bb_banner.jpg as that has the name of the blog and by-line. I have included all native images to allow you to edit them easily assuming you can work with native *.png files. I have also included the fonts used in case you do not have them and want to keep the same. If help is needed, please contact me. - (File List)


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Disclaimer. I cannot and will not warrant this theme is free from defects. I hope, as you do, that it is defect and bug free. That said, by downloading and using this theme, you are accepting all risks and responsibility.

Functionality. It is running currently in version 1.5 it also seems to work fine in versions 1.5 through 1.5.2 Strayhorn. I tried to make it in such a way that it will remain extensible and easily upgradeable. I also added a few files that I think will make it easier for novices to make custom sidebar edits. I hope so, anyway.

Support. Again, youre free to contact me if you need help with the theme or its files. If you need help with other WordPress file-related matters, please be sure to visit the WordPress Support Forums. Also, you may find answers in the copious amounts of documentation available in the WordPress Codex.

Warning! The Beast Blog theme DOES NOT support the Wordpress Calendar or the Comments Pop-up. Sorry, but if you have these things in-use on your WordPress web log then you will not be able to use the Beast Blog theme without re-adding the comments-popup.php file and adding the applicable entries to the style.css file.

Imagery Note. You must be able to work with images to use this theme as the banner text is in image form. This can be done for you for a small fee, and extensive image work can be done for a little bit more depending of what you need done. If this is of interest to you, please contact me.
Terms of Use

The Beast Blog Theme is free to download and use. You may also modify it however you see fit. You may not redistribute it as a WordPress theme without permission. If you are a web developer and wish to use this theme on a clients WordPress web log, please feel free to do so. Beyond the scope outlined above, the Beast Blog is protected by copyright.

Now, I do ask for three things if you will be so kind (I know, I know, its a lot):

   1. Please leave the footer link intact.
   2. Please leave the CSS header data intact.
   3. Please add <a href="http://green-beast.com/blog/" title="Mike Cherim's Web Log">Beast-Blog</a> to your Blogroll.

Donations. If youre interested in making a contribution, please contact me and Ill tell you how. Thank you. 


FILE LIST

The download contains a single folder which contains the following files:

    * README.txt (read this)
    * /fonts/ (image fonts if needed)
          o arlrdbd.ttf
          o napo.ttf
          o napobd.ttf
    * /images/ (active images)
          o bb_background.jpg
          o bb_banner.jpg
          o bb_dot.gif
          o bb_footer.gif
          o bb_hr.gif
          o bb_quotes.gif
          o /img_natives/ (native images for editing)
                + bb_background.png
                + bb_banner.png
                + bb_dot.png
                + bb_footer.png
                + bb_hr.png
                + bb_quotes.png
    * 404.php - (Modified)
    * allowable_code.php - New! (Editable)
    * archive.php - (Modified)
    * archives.php - (Modified)
    * author_info.php - New! (Editable)
    * comment_rules.php - New! (Editable)
    * comments.php - (Modified/May Edit)
    * focus_js.js - New!
    * footer.php - (Modified)
    * header.php - (Modified/May Edit)
    * index.php - (Modified)
    * links.php - (Modified)
    * optional_home.php - New! (Editable)
    * optional_nav.php - New! (Editable)
    * page.php - (Modified)
    * search.php - (Modified)
    * searchform.php - (Modified)
    * sidebar.php - (Modified/Editable)
    * sidebar_misc.php - New! (Editable)
    * single.php - (Modified)
    * style.css - (Modified/Editable)

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