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Message 907376 - Posted: 13 Jun 2009, 21:26:10 UTC

Why oh why do you now FORCE me to use IE when accessing information on my account. I use Firefox by preference and am very happy with it. Now, any access to the SETI@HOME sites ignores the already running Firefox window and opens one for IE. Tut-Tut, that is not a friendly behaviour.
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Message 907378 - Posted: 13 Jun 2009, 21:35:47 UTC - in response to Message 907376.  

That's a user error: you have to set the default browser in windows.
See How to set up your default browser in Windows? at BOINC FAQ Service.

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Message 907383 - Posted: 13 Jun 2009, 21:55:10 UTC

Gundolf is right. I am using Firefox as well, with no probs.
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Message 910789 - Posted: 24 Jun 2009, 17:41:56 UTC - in response to Message 907383.  

Hi in Europe, the next WINDOWS, will be without a browser, according to the European Bureau monitoring rules of trade 'rules'. Or how you'll call them ;)

Else, MicroSoft will get yet another fine.

I DO prefer FFox 3.xx
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Message 910792 - Posted: 24 Jun 2009, 17:50:46 UTC - in response to Message 910789.  

Hi in Europe, the next WINDOWS, will be without a browser, according to the European Bureau monitoring rules of trade 'rules'. Or how you'll call them ;)

Else, MicroSoft will get yet another fine.

I DO prefer FFox 3.xx


I also agree, FF 3 is a great browser. What I can't see is how does this related to the origonal post!?
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Message 910809 - Posted: 24 Jun 2009, 18:56:11 UTC - in response to Message 910792.  
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Hi, the original post was about the forced use/part of the WINDOWS OS,a browser(?) which is odd and irritating, only takes space, CPU cycles/processes.
It also has[b] nothing to do with an O.S. And is not wanted, by a lot of users, too.
Just my 3 (Euro)cents ;-)
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Message 910884 - Posted: 24 Jun 2009, 22:13:53 UTC - in response to Message 910809.  

Hi, the original post was about the forced use/part of the WINDOWS OS,a browser(?) which is odd and irritating, only takes space, CPU cycles/processes.
It also has[b] nothing to do with an O.S. And is not wanted, by a lot of users, too.
Just my 3 (Euro)cents ;-)


But the original post was actually incorrect, because there is no forced use of Internet Explorer. Adding additional diatribe for political motivations do not belong in Q&A. Q&A is for helping people resolve problems - not adding to complaints (especially incorrect complaints) involving personal opinions or views.
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