On Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:02:45 UTC, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Stan 
Goodman) wrote:

> On Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:54:15 UTC, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jeffrey Smick) 
> opined:
> 
> > Trying to go here:
> > http://estore.alltel.com/
> > and mozilla doesn't like it. Connection is made, title of page shows 
> > up in Mozilla titlebar. Then Mozilla closes itself.
> 
> It didn't do that here. It loaded all its graphics and got its Java 
> applet partly loaded. There came a point at which it raised a Java 
> General Plugin Exception, in a window from which I was not able to 
> copy the displayed listing. I can see, however, that some of the lines
> speak about native methods, which makes me think the clever programmer
> saw fit to use Windows-specific calls, thus advancing Bill (Osama) 
> Gates' agenda for killing Java any way he can.

Yes, after fixing the problem that caused Mozilla to close, I see the 
same thing. I agree with your interpretation.
> 
> The truth is that the site probably needs an applet like it needs a 
> hole in the head. It's just an e-store with a shopping cart   <snip>

I agree. Even worse, I'm trying to pay my bill!!! You'd think they'd 
make it VERY EASY for people to give them money!

> <snip>My own reaction in your position 
> would be to write to Alltel and explain to them why you have to take 
> your business elsewhere.

I agree. We'll see how the real world agrees with us.
> 


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jrs

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