Ok, this probably sounds somewhat ridiculous. However, the fact
remains. While we do our best to ensure that the features on this
site are available to all members independent of different platforms, browsers,
etc., this site simply looks and functions better on a personal computer
operating with Netscape Communicator (version 4 or higher) or Microsoft
Internet Explorer (also version 4 or higher). While other browsers
should be able to view the content on this site, certain features and enhancements
simply will not be available. This is particularly true, as I recently
learned, for WebTV users.
In addition, certain recent enhancements tend to look or behave a little
strangely depending on other factors. For example, the pages are
designed for a screen size of 800 × 600 pixels. (This automatically
causes minor distortions for WebTV, which uses a size of 544 × 380
pixels.) Also, Netscape users may also notice that certain search
functions will disappear completely if the default font settings are too
large.
"So," you might ask, "what do you recommend?" At the risk of starting
a browser war or massive WebTV secession, this is it: The site is
optimized for viewing with either Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer
(preferably the latest version of either), screen resolution of 800 ×
600 pixels, 256 colors (or higher), and a default screen font fairly equivalent
to Times New Roman 10 pt. I test all enhancements using Netscape
Communicator (with and without JavaScript), Internet Explorer 4, and the
WebTV emulator for Windows. If a page passes all three, it gets posted.
If not, it's back to the drawing board.
If you are using a different browser program and would like to obtain
one of these products, you can find them at these locations:
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