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[vine-au]

BUG: MC v12.0.130

Ive noticed that MC launches links in IE, whereas I have my default browser set to Firefox. Is there a way you can change this setting? Or is it hardcoded in?
Not a major bug, but an annoying one as I loathe IE 

EDIT: also is there any way to allow cookies/autofill within the MC browser? This may be pushing the bounds of a media player into that of a web browser, but it would be a useful feature.

[benn600]

I noticed that as well!  I was gonna say something but didn't get around to it until now reading your post!  Good job!  I strongly dislike IE!

[Annie Sixgun]

I just switched to MC12, and am amazed that Firefox is not supported.  ?

People are leaving IE by the train load and going to Firefox.

Sure would be nice to have MC12 support Firefox.

Hint Hint..... 


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[modelmaker]

It seems to be hard coded at J River, , but yes, IE is recomended.

[bbrip]

It seems to be hard coded at J River, , but yes, IE is recomended.

Disagree! Firefox is recommended 

[Mr ChriZ]

They use a drop in IE Renderer, which may choose
to open IE for links. 

There maybe licensing issues with using Firefox.
Besides which what's the point?  I doubt people
are going to start doing there main browsing from
within Media Center? 

[benn600]

I hardly even used the browsing in MC until a few weeks ago when I realized I could -- look up music, etc.  I still prefer Firefox.

Why can't Media Center just use the standard Open Web Link so its the users decision as to what browser to use--by setting the DEFAULT browser.  Why would MC hard code the web link opening to use IE?!  That doesn't go along with following standards and utilizing what the OS provides.

[Magic_Randy]

I too use FF2 as my default browser, but never thought about this much as I don't do browsing from within MC.  So I decided to try it.  I like it.  I sure I would not do all browsing from within MC, but it definitely has appeal.

As for multi-browser support in MC, I don't have a strong opinion. While I use FF2 as my default, I fully expect to use IE as well.  I just accept it as reality. JRiver has to consider this is part of their investment plan - where should they put the development time.  It's not really about FF, it's the browser strategy.  If they support FF, what about Opera, or ....? The biggest part of multi-browser support is research and testing.  Also, there is no choice about IE.  Even if some people don't like it, it has to be supported.

[benn600]

I think there is a bit of confusion here.  What are we actually hoping for?  I was simply referring to when you click a link to open a web browser in an external program.  I don't care that MC uses IE as its internal browser.  That works fine because its definitely installed on every computer and like I said, I really don't use MC's browsing much because of limitations and just generally because I prefer what I know.

[Magic_Randy]

I think there is a bit of confusion here.  What are we actually hoping for?  I was simply referring to when you click a link to open a web browser in an external program.  I don't care that MC uses IE as its internal browser.  That works fine because its definitely installed on every computer and like I said, I really don't use MC's browsing much because of limitations and just generally because I prefer what I know.

Got it. You are refereing to opening a link.  I agree, that should not be hardcoded to IE.  It should honor your internet options.

I also agree with you regarding the internal browser - IE is fine.  BTW, I've been using it this morning and basically don't like it for browsing:
1) Navigation is just foward and backwards
2) No multiple tabs
3) No way to enter a URL
4) No home
5) No favorites

I'm not complaining, It's clear that this feature is not intended to be your working browser.

[benn600]

Maybe clicking the artist info link should just open your default browser with what you requested.