
Originally Posted by
The_Magistrate
The terminology that is appropriate for web design is 'fluid' vs. 'static' layouts. Each layout has it's own benefits and downfalls. Really, which one you choose is dependant on what content you are displaying. For smaller amounts, static layouts are better because you can more fully control the style and design. For more content, fluid layouts allow the user to see more content on one page, therefore, increasing readability.
I'm not going to say one is better than the other because they are all good in the right situations.