Web Browsers.

[Johnson David]

On Friday 02 May 2003 11:27 am, William Ashworth wrote:
> All,
>
> Couldn't you just install linux binary compatability to accomplish
> this?

You do need that. But you need a Linux browser as well, because of the 
way plugins work. In my case I am using Konqueror, which would mean I 
would need a complete Linux KDE, or a duplicate Konqueror just for 
viewing flash. That's overkill in my opinion, so I don't do it.

I used to have a separate Linux Mozilla for that purpose, but I quickly 
discovered that there's not much content on flash-enabled sites to make 
it worthwhile.

p.s. Since Macromedia does not generate any direct revenue from their 
flash plugin, and they don't "support" it since no one pays for it, it 
wouldn't hurt them one bit to Open Source the plugin/player. It might 
even increase their indirect revenues as demand for their flash 
creation programs rise. They would certainly gain a lot of community 
good will.

David