If you go to settings > permalinks, place the following into the area listed as custom structure: /index.php/%postname%/
You’ll get semi-pretty permalinks that display http://www.yoursite/index.php/the-name-of-the-post
Not the best workaround, but it’s a step forward.
Adam, thank you for the very clear and well addressed response. I’ll switch themes as soon as I am able.
Thank you. Can you direct me to WHERE SPECIFICALLY IN WORDPRESS I am to put the Doctype?
Also, which Doctype is the best to use in wordpress-formatted web pages?
I have attempted to place these doctypes and fix some of these errors, but so far to no avail. Thanks again in advance. I’m not having any of these problems on other websites: I may end up un-installing and re-installing.