[nflug] tw rr screwjob

[Cyber Source]

James Bennett wrote:
> I use firefox with an IE tab.  It works on every page that only uses IE
>
> > Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 15:22:53 -0400
> > From: chumphrey at gmail.com
> > To: nflug at nflug.org
> > Subject: Re: [nflug] tw rr screwjob
> >
> > Wine?
> >
> > On 5/29/07, Stephen Burke <qfwfq at adelphia.net> wrote:
> > > Ok, I just got the wonderful news from tw that they're apparently done
> > > screwing up the erstwhile adelphia network and want me to activate the
> > > roadrunner account that's supposed to replace the old adelphia
> one. When
> > > you go to the activation page, however, there's all this bs about
> > > needing internet exploder to use the site and an invitation to
> download
> > > the latest M$ crap.
> > >
> > > No, thanks.
> > >
> > > I tried configuring konqueror to identify itself as ie6 for that site,
> > > but still got the same complaint. I suppose I could use an xp box just
> > > for activation, but I've gotten to the point where it really
> sickens me
> > > to use ie for any reason whatsoever.
> > >
> > > Just on principle, I really don't want to submit to this kind of
> > > strongarm bullshit.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know a way around this, WITHOUT caving in to bb?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > S.
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That only works for the "detection" of IE, not going to help if whatever
they are doing on that web site requires active x.