I think it's everybody's duty to fill out the online Census form using their preferred OS and browser. If the ABS isn't taking these statistics then at least IBM will be. It was suggested that it's a golden opportunity to get some definitive numbers of who's using what OS and browser on a national scale so lets LET 'EM KNOW!
On Wed, August 2, 2006 4:15 pm, elliott-brennan wrote: > Hi all, > > Some good news :) > > I've just received a post from a friend who wrote > to the ABS and received the following back > > "Thank you for your inquiry regarding our web site > and the e-Census form. > > The eCensus testing program has included > compatibility testing with a > range of operating systems and browsers. This has > included testing on > Mac and Linux OSs as well as different versions of > Windows. We have > tested with a variety of browsers including IE, > Netscape, Firefox, > Safari and Konquerer. All have passed testing and > the only > differences we are aware of are minor cosmetic ones." > > Additionally this was posted to another group: > > "For further information, please consult the > 'Help' function in your browser or click on the > link to: > Mozilla Firefox (Recommended for Apple Macintosh > and Linux) > > See: > https://stream3.census.abs.gov.au/eCensusWeb/technical_help.html > > I also did my census online (F'fox on KUbuntu > 5.10) without a hitch. It was a much better > experience than completing the paper form. > > Additionally, I agree with James - we need to put > more pressure on the ATO. > > Regards, > > Patrick > > > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:14:49 +0800 > > I just went through doing my census on line >> https://stream3.census.abs.gov.au/eCensusWeb/CensusServlet? >> >> What a pleasure, why-o-why can't the tax department wax clever, instead >> of all >> the IE rubbish? Can't someone rub their nose in it, like a naughty puppy >> >> James > > > -- > Registered Linux User 368634 > -- > SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ > Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html > > -- ---<GRiP>--- Electronic Hobbyist, Former Arcadia BBS nut, Occasional nudist, Linux Guru, SLUG President, AUUG and Linux Australia member, Sydney Flashmobber, Tenpin Bowler, BMX rider, Walker, Raver & rave music lover, Big kid that refuses to grow up. I'd make a good family pet, take me home today! Some people actually read these things it seems. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
