I think its important to actually note that it is a ninemsn content partner - not ninemsn itself - whose site is causing the problem. Note the redirection http://sib1.od2.com Its a branded content partner site.
Chris On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 21:50:26 -0700, Shane Helm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 > >>> m. 0409 037 250 > >>> p. +61 2 89202344 > >>> f. +61 2 89203008 > >>> > >>> > >>> This message is confidential, and may > >>> contain proprietary or legally privileged > >>> information. If you have received this > >>> email in error, please notify the sender > >>> and delete it immediately. > >>> > >>> Internet communications are not secure. > >>> You should scan this message and any > >>> attachments for viruses. Under no > >>> circumstances do we accept liability > >>> for any loss or damage which may result > >>> from your receipt of this message or > >>> any attachments. > >>> > >> > >> > > ****************************************************** > > The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ > > > > See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > > for some hints on posting to the list & getting help > > ****************************************************** > > > > ****************************************************** > The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ > > See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > for some hints on posting to the list & getting help > ****************************************************** > > ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
