That is exactly the question I was asking my self not so long time ago.
And when you need to get an answer you usually ask "google", Which is exactly what I did.
Any way if that interests you please visit our "bookmarking" template
and look at the "xhtml" category. here is the link:
Nukenotes/why xhtml?
I think you will find there some interesting articles.
From some emails I got seems to me like some people are thinking that a table-less layout is like kind of Iron-less cement. Well actually valid xhtml is heavy duty. :)
Valid xhtml, table-less Containers and skins will work with all dnn modules, perfectly fine.
Enjoy reading!