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More => Old Versions => Media Center 12 (Development Ended) => Topic started by: vine-au on December 28, 2006, 07:23:05 pm
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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.
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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!
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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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It seems to be hard coded at J River, ;D , but yes, IE is recomended.
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It seems to be hard coded at J River, ;D , but yes, IE is recomended.
Disagree! Firefox is recommended ;D
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maybe clicking the artist info link should just open your default browser with what you requested.