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Internet explorer only????
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There are a few solutions:
*Try setting Camino (using CamiTools) or Safari to make it look like you're using Internet Explorer. If the site still won't work, then you will need to use IE.
*You can use Parallels or Boot Camp to run Windows XP and use IE from there. Parallels costs $50, but also requires a windows license.
*Ask Codeweavers if you can get a Beta of Crossover office. If you email them and say you're willing to beta test the software and report bugs, they will probably give you a download link. From here install the Crossover software, and then install Internet Explorer 6.0 from Configure>Install Software.
*Try setting Camino (using CamiTools) or Safari to make it look like you're using Internet Explorer. If the site still won't work, then you will need to use IE.
*You can use Parallels or Boot Camp to run Windows XP and use IE from there. Parallels costs $50, but also requires a windows license.
*Ask Codeweavers if you can get a Beta of Crossover office. If you email them and say you're willing to beta test the software and report bugs, they will probably give you a download link. From here install the Crossover software, and then install Internet Explorer 6.0 from Configure>Install Software.
I heard that the current alpha of CrossOver can't yet run IE. The best solution would be to use Safari's Debug menu ("defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 1" in Terminal) to spoof IE. If that works, contact the site and ask why they're artificially limiting browser support.
Based on what I've heard about the majority of real estate websites, spoofing IE won't work either. If that's the case with this one, your best bet right now is probably Parallels Desktop.
Ask the company that made the websites to use actual Website standards, and if they don't want to have them pay for Parallels and a Copy of Windows so you can use their website
Steve1496 said:
So I heard you can do this with Safari but I can't remember how? Can anyone point me in the right direction or explain how? I searched the forums but can't find a thread about it.
Eidorian said:
So I went to the link and cut and paste it in and this is what terminal window said:
Last login: Mon Jul 10 22:47:28 on ttyp1
Welcome to Darwin!
princpals-ibook-g4:~ Principal$ % defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 1
-bash: fg: %: no such job
did I do something wrong? I quite Safari, opened up Terminal, cut and paste that string in (% defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 1) and it came back with the -bash line...what gives?
I put the '%' on the first time and got that error. I just had a feeling removing it would work.dejo said:
I find ones that will ultimately work, but won't let you access them without spoofing far more annoying than just blatantly ignoring standards. Like the one reported by Skeeball236. Sheer laziness.ChrisG said:Nothing makes me more annoyed than a website which doesnt use web standards
Parallels (or Boot Camp) seems to be the best solution to the original problem...
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I find that when I make webpages, I have more trouble making IE display it how I want it than with any other browser. I guess its because I'm one of those people who just has to have it say "Valid XHTML".
IE No More
If you come across a site that *requires* IE (not just a browser other than Safari), you'll have to head on over to your friendly PC.
Microsoft discontinued distribution of IE for the Mac on January 31, 2006.
If you come across a site that *requires* IE (not just a browser other than Safari), you'll have to head on over to your friendly PC.
Microsoft discontinued distribution of IE for the Mac on January 31, 2006.
michaelrjohnson said:
Not really a big deal... IE for Windows is completely different than IE for the Mac was. IE:Mac was a complete re-write with a whole other rendering engine and box model. It was actually a decent browser for its time (heck it even had transparent png support! IE6 can't even do that right)
It's still a decent browser! I mean, sure it could use some updating, but I'm surprised at how well it renders my sites. Heck, most of the time, no- all of the time- it's way better than ie 6.Squareball said:
ChrisG said:Nothing makes me more annoyed than a website which doesnt use web standards
Your site doesn't specify a doctype, which would make it invalid and not supporting standards
(Just teasing)