Re: IE-only sites

Hi Pablo

On Sunday 23 November 2003 09:04, Pablo Vieira wrote:
> There's one absolute annoyance with Linux (and by "absolute" I mean one
> that can't be overcome as far as I know, being all others "relative" :-))
>
> Here's the big issue: The impossibility to use some *crucial* websites with
> Internet Explorer only. I'm referring to e-commerce and e-business sites,
> which are an essential backbone of the internet.

There are a billion or more websites and none of them are crucial or a 
backbone IMHO. If they don't want your business then go elsewhere.
>
> I can't use Linux because of this only and HUGE problem. I build and sell
> custom computers. I buy the parts from main suppliers like IngramMicro (to
> name just a worldwide one). For different reasons I only buy online (due to
> low volume, some of my providers only allow me to do it that way).

I wouldn't let my suppliers tell me what to do. Your the one who's paying for 
it and the customer is king. If they have a different attitude go elsewhere.

> Moreover (and what's worse), as an individual, I also shop a lot online. I
> don't know if this a Spain-only problem or it's worldwide, but I had to
> give up on Firebird because I could only "go sightseeing" on the internet
> with it, but no way to buy plane or bus tickets, DVDs or, as I said
> earlier, computer parts.

Pablo , I never have had any problems by buying on line  ( although I have a 
problem sometimes to go to a secure side, but that's not a Linux problem),and 
if Firebird cannot 
handle it , use the normal Mozilla or better Opera. They also have an option 
to change the browser ID , in your case to IE. I use Opera and have my set on 
Opera for the 
last three years, never changed it .


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