function checkform ( form )
{
  // see http://www.thesitewizard.com/archive/validation.shtml
  // for an explanation of this script and how to use it on your
  // own website

  // ** START **
  if (form.name.value == "") {
    alert( "Please enter your name." );
    form.name.focus();
    return false ;
  }
  // ** END **
  
  // ** START **
  if (form.email.value == "") {
    alert( "Please enter your email address." );
    form.email.focus();
    return false ;
  }
  // ** END **
  
  return true ;
}