Yep. When has Microsoft showed any real concerns for Web Standards.
On Nov 30, 2004, at 9:35 PM, Matt wrote:
I would guess the reason for this has been well planned, and is
probably not to do with the website itself, - nineMSN is (as the name
suggests) part of the Microsoft Network. The music you download from
this site is in Windows Media format, and uses their licensing model,
this is very big business for them, and they probably want to force
potential buyers into using their proprietary format, which will
impact the iPod / iTunes market.
PS I am not anti Microsoft, so MS fans don't yell at me!... I am just
stating why I think they have done this... business is business, but
this goes against every grain of the web standards ethos.
Matt
On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 21:25:31 -0700, Shane Helm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Unbelievable!
On Nov 30, 2004, at 9:08 PM, Dave Rayner wrote:
I went to check out http://hmv.ninemsn.com.au using Firefox and it
gave me this:
"The site you have tried to enter requires Internet Explorer 6 (or
better) with Windows Media Player 7 (or better) on Windows XP, 2000,
Me or 98. Click Here to use our Doctor Download application to help
you check your configuration alternatively Email Dr Download.
Please try again."
Just when i was feeling confident about the web's progression, i see
that. It goes against a few really big things that web standards and
the WSG is fighting for.
I sent an email the 'doctor' just to show how disappointed i was.
That'll teach 'em.
dave rayner
freshweb
www.freshweb.com.au
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