Replace Pop-up with Modal Dialogs

Early this year, Microsoft has change their website interface and I notice that they are now using modal dialogs. What the heck is that? Modal dialog is an alternative way to load any detail information without changing the main page, just like the pop-up does. But the problem with pop-up is that currently there so many pop-up blocker tools out there. So your pop-up might be trapped in one of the tools. My boss had at least 5 pop-up blocker and he just don't have a clue which one is in active.

Today, Arjoule is kind enough to show me how it can be done. To experience it first hand, point your browser to this page and click the "show modal window button". Another good example is Widgetbox. I never use it before but someday this snippet will definitely come handy.