Forum Moderators: mack
I'm not exactly new to programming but I haven't done it in a while. I used to program in a language called BASIC which was designed for computers about twenty five years ago. I learned the basics of HTML about five years ago and I'm learning Java now.
I've got a book on Java and the author's thoughts about making comments in the code are good for a smile.
"If you comment your code, you'll save yourself the hassle of trying to remember what you were thinking when you wrote that bizarre code at 2 a.m. in the midst of what seemed like an amazingly lucid caffeine haze."
It gave me a smile.
But anyway, on to browsers. Specifically AOL. Is AOL different than MISE (Microsoft Internet Explorer) and Netscape?
The situation is, I designed a web site for a guy who wanted sound playing in the background. So I added the code and it worked on my computer which has MSIE but not with his AOL browser.
I think I've got it fixed now but, wouldn't you know it, I couldn't get to it right away and during the four days before I found and installed the extra code, he dropped AOL and started getting his service from a new provider. He's a great guy though.
And my question is, is the AOL browser different than MSIE and Netscape? Right now I'm thinking that AOL is unique and sometimes special code has to be written just for AOL.
I called AOL and they wouldn't even talk to me about it unless I signed up for their service. And I'm happy with the service provider I have now.
Would someone tell me more about the AOL browser?
Sorry I couldent offer more help. Perhaps someone with more info will pitch in.
Mack.
And my question is, is the AOL browser different than MSIE and Netscape? Right now I'm thinking that AOL is unique and sometimes special code has to be written just for AOL.
Yes, it's different. Tell people not to use it. They can connect to the Internet with AOL, but then have them open a real browser.
Check here for ways to make sure that your web site is designed to work properly with AOL, and that your Web Server is configured properly.
Why don't they fix their d&&& browser instead?
Tell people NOT to use the AOL if they have trouble, and to use a real browser instead. I do, and I've never lost a customer over the issue.
I haven't heard a lot of good things about AOL (except from AOL)
Fortunately he has Windows XP which came with Microsoft Internet Explorer and he's using that now.
Thanks again for your help and advice.
