MS puts up new home page preview

[ErnieK]

BUT don't ex[ect to see it unless you use IE. i tried with both Opera and Firefox and recieved a page saying it could not be found. But when I used IE it opened without hassle.

Does this mean that we are not going to be able to access MS sites in the future unless we use that poor excuse (IMO) for a browser?

Here is th elink if you want to see it
http://preview.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx

[Laguna]

Oh what a surprise they shot themselves in the foot...again.
So there is now an attempt to manipulate windows users even more.
M$ really are on the ball lately aren't they?.....
Not that i'd want to see it anyway...but I am pro FireFox and have IE removed from my machine anyway and thats how it's staying.

[david eaton]

Works for me in Firefox. but the big question is "WHY".

[mjc]

Me too... :confused:

[Laguna]

Ok curiosity got the better of me from your comments and I clicked it and it opens fine for me too :confused:

[jlreich]

It doesn't come up for me in FF. A page that is basically a directory listing comes up. But I have to use IE to see the Preview of the new home page.

David has a valid question though. Why??

[azzey]

Doesn't work in Firefox for me either. It says that 'We're sorry, the page you requested could not be found'.

[Laguna]

They did this with their windows update section aswell.You needed to be browsing with IE or you couldn't use that section.I just think they want everyone to be stuck using an M$ browser if they want to use an M$ OS.

[mjc]

For those of you who are trying FF and not having it work...what is the state of JS...is it on or off?

I'm willing to bet that it is just simple JS script that determines where you end up...

[PrntRhd]

"We’re sorry, but there is no Microsoft.com Web page that matches your entry. It is possible you typed the address incorrectly, or the page may no longer exist. You may wish to try another entry or choose from the links below, which we hope will help you find what you’re looking for."

Javascript ON.

[Fred_Flintstone]

Same here!!.. no joy with Opera or Firefox, but works ok with IE.. :rolleyes:

Edit: Javascript was enabled in Firefox options by the way!.. odd.. :confused:

[Fred_Flintstone]

Just noticed in Firefox.. when I access the link it throws a load of errors in the "javascript console"

Not sure what they all mean..

Error: Unknown property 'filter'. Declaration dropped.
Source File: http://stc.msn.com/br/mscom/gbl/css/1/MSCOM_custom.css
Line: 5

Loads of them like above!!.. :confused:

[mjc]

I got in with NoScript running...blocking all scripts on that page.

[ErnieK]

JavaScript is\was on for me in both FF & Opera.

[Fred_Flintstone]

I got in with NoScript running...blocking all scripts on that page.

That is weird!!..
Just disabled javascript in both F/fox and Opera.. and it works ok!!..

Edit:But it seems the smileys on PcGuide now do not!!..

Edit x 2: Re-enabled javascript and.. :D :D :D :D :D :D they work again!.. :confused:

[deddard]

could see the site ok, even with zone alarm blocking mobile code. noscript running.
firefox version is 1.5.0.4

[ErnieK]

Just turned off JAva script in Opera and it worked. I wonder why the link works in Opera and FF when Java Script is turned off? Could it be a security feature from MS?

EDIT
Just thought. Java is enabled in IE

[Puter Padowan]

Hey guys =)

How would I disable Java Script in Fire Fox? I can see where I can view the console but can't seem to find anything else. Or is there a command that I type in the Script console to disable it? :confused:

[Fred_Flintstone]

Hey guys =)How would I disable Java Script in Fire Fox?
In Firefox..Tools/Options/content... checkbox to enable/disable etc.. ;)

[Puter Padowan]

Ah I see... simple enough. Thanks Fred =)