> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [PCI] .wmv files on line > > David Elmo wrote: >> I have a short .wmv movie that plays fine offline in my Windows Media Player >> 7 and will even be triggered to so play by offline browser (eg. referencing >> the file in the url). It refuses to play in the browser window no matter how >> I set file helpers and settings. The strange thing is that when loaded up to >> a server (an ISP), it appears as a file of an unknown type with a question >> mark icon and will neither play in a browser window nor trigger the window >> media player nor be able to be downloaded. This has occurred with both of my >> .wmv files (my collection has two only, the rest are mostly QT). It's type >> is ASF_ and creator is Ms01. Tricky one, beats me! Means I can't post it up >> with confidence.
> > The file typing seen by your browser, when the file resides on a > server, has to be enabled by that server's admin. > > - Dan. Yes, I think you are right. My ISP clearly does not enable such a file, which is a bit surprising. Things going on that I don't know about... I took a look at a Tripod site I have and there is a .wmv file there with correct icon, so this server likes them. Thanks for this, Dan, appreciate it, this solves the main prob. I will post my .wmv files elsewhere (like at Tripod) -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
