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    TSN.ca is OS-ist (slightly Off-Topic...)

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by AuroraS, Apr 29, 2007.

  1. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    So I go to www.tsn.ca and I'm trying to watch some of their online media. When I click on the links, I get a new window that opens... then as the page loads, it says "Sorry, your OS is not supported! We recommend Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Mac OS X"

    Can you believe that?!? I don't see what's wrong with Ubuntu... :eek:
     
    AuroraS, Apr 29, 2007
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  2. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Write them a complaint. There is no reason that a website should care about your Operating System if it is standards compliant. It shouldn't even car about your browser if you have all the necessary plugins installed, but ActiveX owns many people.
     
    Paul, Apr 29, 2007
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    Is it DRM, or is it just ********? (But I repeat myself... :D)

    It doesn't like Safari or Opera either... (this being on OS X). That's just poor. They say they're adding "Safari support", whatever that means.
     
    l33t_c0w, Apr 30, 2007
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    What players(plug-in) are they using?
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 30, 2007
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    Flash. The page is simply using Javascript to check your browser version, and displaying error messages if it doesn't like what it sees.
     
    l33t_c0w, Apr 30, 2007
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    Wow... thats some BS right there.

    Nothing pisses me off more than a company that has a website where you need to use IE under Windows. Everything should work fine under any OS and browser.
     
    hollownail, Apr 30, 2007
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    well, at least the CBC has all the Stanley Cup coverage... GO 'NUCKS! (please stop losing)
     
    BigV, May 1, 2007
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    Haha... they need to get the powerplay going!

    Maybe I should send TSN a complaint. Linux is more than capable to view those media links...
     
    AuroraS, May 1, 2007
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