Pop up windows that dont get blocked

Want to have a pop up window from an image link without relying on java script. Have some code that works but it has some draw backs:

• If the new window stacks behind the parent window when you click on the link nothing happens. The link needs to be able to restack the open window or generate a new window.
• In a browser that blocks pop ups the link is followed but not in a new window.

The code looks like this:

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<p> <a href="example.htm" 
     onclick="return !window.open(this.href, 'PopupPage',  'top=0,left=0,width=460,height=570,resizable=true,scrollbars=true');"> 
  <img  src="shared/about_02.gif" alt="" width="71" height="27" border="0"></a></p>

Any help, yes please!

The obvious question, since you are prepared not to have the link open a seperate window, is - do you really, really need it to open a seprate window.

They are generally considered bad form these days and with so many users using pop-up blockers.???

Ditto, minus the question marks

I know pop ups are not fashionable but sometimes you just need to control the new window in ways a blank window can't do. In this instance is because I want to dump the navigation bar to make the new page less cluttered. It's for linking thumnails to larger images. Works well if you put the large image on its on page in terms of SEO otherwise I would just link to the image. Is my only safe option to use a blank target or as you suggest open the link in its current window? Surely there is a practical work around.

Why dont you just use a dhtml pop up? These cant be blocked by ad-blockers. I use one on this site when you receive a Private Message.

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Try doing a search for lightbox. That's been used by a couple other people on this site and looks very good.