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Old February 16th 12, 09:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Robert Macy[_2_]
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Default How to gain access to websites that require latest Java installed

On Feb 16, 9:07*am, 98 Guy wrote:
Robert Macy used improper usenet message composition style by
unnecessarily full-quoting:

I got 3 weeks of Walgreen's weekly ads BEFORE they require latest
Java that is NOT compatible with Win98!


Did you actually see a message mentioning java?

Contacting the website managers through the supplied 800
number [now that is a nice feature] yielded only arote answer
"You need the latest Java" and not any mention of alternative,
or workarounds, nothing. Just don't care.


The problem is not java.

Actually, I don't think that site uses java. *They do use javascript
(practically all sites do).

The problem is your browser.

Using Opera 11.01, I can bring up the local flyer, which is an Adobe
Flash file.

Using Firefox 2.0.0.20, I can't.

I'll putz with this a little more, but this seems to be the direct link
for the flash file:

http://walgreens.shoplocal.com/walgr.../walgreens.swf

The file is about 700 kb in size. *Even using Opera 11.01, I can't seem
to get past entering a zipcode.

I don't have a stand-alone flash player (one that works on win-98
anyways). *Maybe someone here can see if they can render that flash file
in win-98 using some method or program...


Oops, I meant latest FLASH Player!