Question for Bob (Changes to IE)

[Fingermonkey]

As I am sure you are aware, changes are being made to new versions and updates to Internet Explorer that will affect how Kool Moves movies will be viewed by web viewers. Kool Moves generates an html page and javascript that will be affected by this. It seems that somehow, KM will now have to produce an additional external .js file along with the necessary javascript in order to preserve the "seamless" web viewing experience we all have come to enjoy. In regard to this situation, are you going to be making such changes to KM any time soon?

[Fingermonkey]

Here is a link to macromedia's presentation explaining the changes for those who are interested:

http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/activecontent/presentation/index.html

[Bob Hartzell]

We are going to wait a bit for the dust to settle. There are major major players affected by this that will put pressure on Microsoft and Macromedia to figure out a clean solution.

[Fingermonkey]

Any advice? It seems like MS hasn't really made up their minds yet on releasing the new version of IE anyway. Should I just leave my site alone for now?

[Bob Hartzell]

Don't make changes yet.

[FLASHPULSE]

If worse comes to worse, an alternative browser will fix this issue. I'm sure most will use an alternative browser if this becomes a bothersome issue.

[gusmus]

I'm sure that no one will need alternative browsers,,, this is a koolmoves site,, and not a mac versus linux versus M$ site,,, the word is that it will be a default,,,"BUT",,, alternative option,,, just as "Directx" is at the moment. Why don't we all head for the hills and hide ourselves in a cave if it's all so bad. Jeeeezzzz You're all acting like a bunch of ninnies,,, STOP, Look around,, and if the Injuns ain't in sight,, keep on agoin. When the Injuns get kinda close ter mamas apple pie, then we'll put the wagons in a circle and bust the SOB,s with our new browser. (By the way,,,,Who's got it?). Please,, Stop being so damned negative,,, if it's going to happen then it will,, and as all experienced webmasters know,, we will have a solution within 48 hours, just like last time,and the time before and anon anon anon..... Cheers

[Stephan P.]

It's a preliminary decision, but still...

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/legal/0,39020651,39148099,00.htm


All the best,

Stephan