IE hacks/fixes, Use them?

[tmw-webdesigns]

Like other web designers, I have issues with IE (esp. if you still test in IE6).

I have used some IE specific hacks or fixes in my CSS to help with certain issues that are brought up.

One fix I use is the min-height fix:

selector {min-height:500px; height:auto !important; height:500px;}


I read a number of web design blogs and have seen post about some using IE hacks and some saying who say DON'T use them.

I wanted to post this to see if other designers use them, share what you use.
If you don't use them how do you avoid IE issues?

Do you still test in IE6 or are you embracing the movement to kick it to the curb?

[Pegasus]

I don't generally use hacks for IE at all, but then my sites aren't overly complex, so hacks aren't needed. The sites I've been doing lately are blog templates, so the only thing I need do is change what pertains to the appearance, not the actual layout. I'll have to go back and see if they use IE hacks.

[paul_norman_81]

I always end up with something like this in my IE specific file:


div, ul, fieldset, p, li {
height: 1px;
}


no min-height support...

[Vege]

I would say if you know what you are fixing, then go for it.

[gogul2k]

I used to hack away all the time last year, although nowadays I don't really do it so much ... there is always PHP or Java Script if you want to switch style sheet for each different browser ... if you wanna go down that route.

P.S.: I still test in IE6 and even IE5 to a lesser extent ... I try to be generally as cross browser as I can, although produce something that's at least viewable. Silly little touches which aren't so important like :focus etc (although can help with the experience of the user) I just don't bother cross browser wise with niormally ... unless a client really wants that, then give them what they ask for.