Question on doctypes, quirks mode etc

I notice from another thread that someone suggests a doc type
of:
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01
Transitional//EN"
http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">
Yet the doc type DW8 inserts as default into my web pages is:
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0
Transitional//EN" "
http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
<html xmlns="
http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Can someone please explain the difference and which is the
right one? If the DW8 default (above) is incorrect, what should all
my docs be displaying at the top?
Thanks!

> Yet the doc type DW8 inserts as default into my web
pages is:
>
> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0
Transitional//EN"
> "
http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
> <html xmlns="
http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
You can change the default doctype in DW8.
The difference is this -
The former is for HTML4.01 Loose code. This means you will
use deprecated
attributes (like border="0", or <td height="20"
width="14"), or even
deprecated tags (like <font>, or <center>) and
your page will still
validate.
The latter is for XHTML 1.0 Loose code. This means that you
will use
deprecated attributes *and* XHTML-type tags, e.g., <img
/>, or <br />, or
<hr />, rather than the corresponding HTML-type
versions (<img>, <br>, and
<hr>).
Adding the desired doctype to your page ONLY affects the code
hints that are
offered by DW when you work in code view, or the way that DW
closes your
tags when you have tag closing enabled in PREFERENCES. It
won't prevent you
from using methods or coding that doesn't fit that doctype.
Further, the doctype only tells a) the validator (whether DW
or some 3rd
party validator - like
http://validator.w3.org) how to
validate the page,
and b) the browser whether to render the page in quirks
(bugwards) mode, or
standards mode (this is called 'doctype switching' -
http://www.ericmeyeroncss.com/bonus/render-mode.html)
The best rule of thumb is this - use a doctype that is
consistent with your
ability to code according to the doctype's requirements.
This, perforce,
requires that you *know* what those standards are.... 8)
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>I notice from another thread that someone suggests a doc
type of:
>
> <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01
Transitional//EN"
> "
http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">
> )
>
> Yet the doc type DW8 inserts as default into my web
pages is:
>
> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0
Transitional//EN"
> "
http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">
> <html xmlns="
http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
>
> Can someone please explain the difference and which is
the right one? If
> the
> DW8 default (above) is incorrect, what should all my
docs be displaying at
> the
> top?
>
> Thanks!
>

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If you read it again it says that you can't mount the Intel machine on your Powerbook, but you can do it the other way round. So if you connect the computers, and start your powerbook in Traget Disk Mode it will mount on the Intel machine, and you can transfer your files to the powerbook.
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Will QUIRKS mode be supported in IE12?

Our software heavily depends on IE5.5 mode existing until the end of times, will IE12 support quirks?

It seems MS will remove Quirks mode support from IE:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ie/bg182625(v=vs.85).aspx
Extract from the page:
Starting with IE11, document modes are deprecated and should no longer be used, except on
a temporary basis. Make sure to update sites that rely on legacy features and document modes to reflect modern standards.
If you must target a specific document mode so that your site functions while you rework it
to support modern standards and features, be aware that you're using a transitional feature, one that may not be available in future versions.

TS2570 iMac won't boot, GSOD with Flashing Question Mark, safe/verbose mode not possible

I have an iMac 24", just over 2 years old running OS X v10.5 (Leopard). Mighty Mouse and bluetooth keyboard, no peripherals.
It slowed enormously over the last few weeks and has now ceased to boot.
On switching on I hear the chime (blank grey screen initially), the grey screen hangs for approx 30sec before the flashing folder/?mark icon appears.
There is no further progress.
Boot key combination results:
Can reset NVRAM (Option-Command-P-R)
Cannot boot to safe mode
Cannot boot to startup manager
Cannot boot to verbose mode
Cannot boot from target media (DVD etc)
Cannot boot to AHT mode
Cannot boot to single user mode
I have followed the steps here http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
Disconnect, test peripheral devices and network cables - done - de-powered and rebooted. No difference.
Perform a Safe Boot- this does not work. I am familiar with the boot combinations and timings. The safe boot leads to the same flashing folder/?mark icon. I have also tried verbose, single user, AHT and startup manager with the same result.
Reset the NVRAM / PRAM - done - this worked and kicks the system into an auto-reboot after 3-5 seconds. This also demonstrates the Keyboard is fine. The subsequent boot fails at the same point via normal, safe or verbose boot instructions.
Start from your Mac OS X Install disc; use Disk Utility – I never received an OSX install disk. I have the original box with receipts etc, the only disk present is an unsealed version of iLife (yeah thanks Apple). Where would I get one?
Check your cables and power source – done - all fine.
Remove third-party RAM and internal hardware – not applicable.
Perform an Archive and Install installation of Mac OS X – how would I do this when I cannot boot the device?
Perform an Erase and Install installation of Mac OS X as a last resort – how would I do this when I cannot boot the device?
To me the problem looks like a HDD failure. I had windows (dual boot) professionally installed when I bought the iMac and since the Windows boot option is also not visible (startup manager itself does not work) I suspect the system can’t find bootable media because the HDD isn’t spinning.
An OS corruption would generally affect one or the other but presumably not both Operating Systems simultaneously.
It's hard to be certain, but I’m sure it used to make more noise.
I had a look into opening it up and troubleshooting the physical components but it’s hard to know where to start. There are no obvious ways in and I’m not a professional so decided to post a question here rather than hack it open.
I'd be grateful if you could suggest next steps here, or is it time to go dig a hole in the garden? I certainly expected more than 2yrs life from a £1200 unit.
Many Thanks,
Ryan

Thanks for the response,
I bought the iMac new, 17th Jan 2010, all receipts intact but no extended warrenty. I declined the Applecare Plan for two reasons.
(1) The sales rep seemed very confident in the product build. In fact the main justification of the price tag was the quality of the device. I'd also never had an apple device malfunction at that stage.
(2) The incumbent EU regulations are quite fair in so much as legislation dictates electrical goods should be manufactured to function for a 'reasonable' lifetime. I would be morally uncomfortable paying for rights I theoretically already have.
I triple checked on the OS X disks you mentioned but no joy. Unusual as it may be, the box has not been used and it's contents reflect the day of purchase.
I'm happy to order the OS X v10.5 DVD and attempt a boot to the disk utility, I don't mind risking a few bucks on a potential fix. I'll need to figure out where to order the disk, the call centre is closed ATM so watch this space.
What I'd really be interested in is; (a) is there a known diagnostic routine to determine the HDD functionality and (b) it is possible to replace/upgrade the HDD? This for me is where the iMac loses ground against a conventional PC in terms of motherboard/component access. It's far superior from an asthaetics perspective while things are running smoothly and the OS is great but the first sign of a hardware malfunction and there seems little or no scope to self-medicate the device.
The disk has around 40-60 GB free space.
I don't have a second Mac, nor any friends or family with a Mac to 'borrow' for the disk utility test you mentioned. I'll hunt around this afternoon/week but my instinct tells me finding a locally accessable Mac running 3 yr old OS X might not be possible. Again, watch this space, I'll post any further developments.
In the meantime any further assistance or answers to the above questions on determining HDD status would be much appreciated. No progress has yet been made on the original issue of failing to boot.
Many Thanks
Ryan

Mixture of Wifi Questions (Extend network, Wireless Radio, etc)

Hey Apple Forums!
So here's the main issue. I've set up a network consisting of two routers. The first is a TC Dual-Band 2 (firmware 7.5.1) and the second is a TC (firmware 7.4.2). The first is connected to the internet and the second is in bridged mode; rather than being used in a WDS, I've set the second to extend the network of the first one, and I've made sure that the first has "Allow this network to be extended" checked. Neither one have any ethernet clients, just wireless. We're using DHCP, a WPA/WPA2 password, and the radio frequencies are automatic (2.4GHz N(B/G compatible), 5 GHz N(A compatible)).
As for the clients, we have a Wii, Xbox 360 (A/B/G wireless adapter), two macbooks (both 4,1), an iMac ('09-'10)), an iBook ('03-'04), a G4 Cube, and a Powerbook (12' Alum). Right now I'm operating all Network Administration from a Macbook.
I set up the second router to extend the first because we have the Xbox 360 and Wii in a room with poor signal, and we often traffic in there with the macbooks. Being the tech junkie and certified network technician, I thought back to my schooling and remembered that the more users on the network, the more the signal degrades over distance; this meant that we needed something to cover the room or else nobody would be able to connect in there (and if they could, the speed to do so would mimic dial-up. Yuck!). So I had it extend the first, have the WPA/2 key change every 12 hours (the homes here are spaced out, and if someone wanted free wi-fi they could use our Guest network)
I'm see two things wrong. The first is a random drop in our connection to the internet. While it may not necessarily be the router dropping it as it could be the network being too busy, we experience a 5-15 second block to connect to the internet perhaps around the hour and at random times. We did not have the problem before I set up the second router to extend our Dual-Band. However, I looked at the logs on the second router and found that the TKIP key was being rotated every few seconds
Aug 15 10:01:06 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Aug 15 10:01:13 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:47:b5:20:d7
Aug 15 10:01:13 Severity:5 Installed unicast TKIP key for supplicant 00:21:47:b5:20:d7
Aug 15 10:01:23 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:47:b5:20:d7
Aug 15 10:01:24 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
(repeat every 1-4 minutes)
because our Wii was attempting to connect. I saw that I had set it up to connect with a WPA/WPA2 (AES) key, and promptly switched it to a WPA (TKIP); I cannot confirm the changes yet, but I figured that this may help slightly. I noticed no errors reported on the first router via logs, but did notice
Aug 15 09:30:03 Severity:5 Connection accepted from [fe80::21e:c2ff:feaf:8c1e%bridge0]:52084.
being spammed every few seconds or minutes. I figure this is normal and part of the bridge
Now the second isn't really a problem as I see it to be...wasteful. I know that the Dual-Band 2 uses the 2.4GHz as the guest band and the 5GHz for the secured wireless by default. When you put it into "allow to be extended", I found that both signals were broadcasted in BOTH frequencies. I used iStumbler when trying to determine the optimal placing of the second router, and found a duplicate network for our secured and guest networks. I'm guessing this is supposed to happen to allow routers with other frequencies to extend the signals (like how our second router is 2.4GHz only but can extend the 5GHz secured network), but to me it seems as though the router would be wasting power and time if the signals are being rebroadcasted (1 packet in 2.4GHz, 1 packet in 5GHz; wasting a few milliseconds that build over time) when they could stick to a single frequency. So the question is, can I swap the guest and main network frequencies to stop this redundant broadcasting as well as allow my secured network to be only in 2.4GHz mode?
Any questions, answers, or mere statements of information is appreciated!

Ok, so the TKIP key rotation and disassociation may be normal due to the encryption standards for both it and CCMP. However from what little I've found, the original Time Capsule using firmware 7.4.2 may be causing the intermittent drops
http://discussions.info.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2037306
I'll try this tomorrow and see using my Xbox and Macbook (UDP streaming and TCP to be covered)

Potential new T61 user with some questions about product/support/etc.

Hi all!
I've been using Dell Latitude's for last 7+ years and been happy with them thus far, as I was able to stay within the C-series thru 3 systems and reuse some components such as batteries, CD-ROM, etc. but now that I'd have to go to D-series, that gives me the choice of going to new vendor...and IBM/Lenovo was the only other choice due to my OS requirement: XP Pro!
So now I'm here asking some questions that I'm still having issues with:
(I'm comparing the T61 to Dell D530 and/or my C610)
1) Features that I've used on existing Dell that I don't see on T61 :
    a) Infared port --- I've used to transfer stuff from one sys to another
    b) S-Video out --- I've used to display on TV for some situations
    c) Serial port --- can't recall using it but with my luck, I'd need it sometime.
    d) Parallel port (C610) --- for my really old printer used on rare occasions
    e) Floppy drive --- yes, I still use it for some unusual situations
2) On Dell, I can put a 2nd battery or floppy drive in the media bay instead of CD/DVD...what about T61?
3) Support:
    a) Dell forums have 7+ yrs of history and are well used...this forum seems brand new...was there another one before it?
    b) My Dell's have lifetime tech support (ok, so sometimes understanding the folks from India can be an issue) but IBM seems to limit this to life of warranty.
4) Pricing: T61 would be seem to be, at minimum, about $150 more than similar Dell even with current "sales"...I'm having trouble justifying this...
5) Things that I see that T61 has that new Dell D530 doesn't:
   a) built-in mike --- my current Dell has it and I use it now and then so this is a plus!
   b) keyboard light --- nice feature, but couldn't I use a USB one instead if I really needed it?
   c) fingerprint reader --- never used one...how often do people use it?
   d) 2nd card slot for Express cards --- current Dell has two standard slots and I'm using both, though one is wi-fi which C610 didn't have built-in...and other is modem to replace failed built-in...D530 has only one slot, so having 2nd of any type is good.
   e) middle mouse button --- is that what I'm seeing? Or is it something else?
   f) recovery partition --- ok, nice but how much room does it take?
6) Things that D530 has that T61 doesn't:
   a) 4th USB --- I'm used to only 1 now so even 3 would be big step up...
   b) 15" standard screen --- T61 is only a 14.1" screen and that extra bit of size would likely help, but I'm limited on physical dimensions to 13.5" total width (unusual situation) so a 15.4" wide screen isn't possible...I'm looking at SXGA+ in either case to maximize usage.
   c) recovery CD is standard --- so I'm presuming I'd have to create my own here?
That, I think, about does it...so...any users willing to help me decide if a switch is good for me?
Thanks!!!
Update: It seems that phone tech support is only available for warranty period with IBM, whereas with Dell, I can still call for hardware tech help (to diagnose problem at least) for "lifetime" or well past paid period, as I've already done in past...comments?
Update #2: Changed the incorrect "R"s to "T"! Duh!
Message Edited by J_Hallgren on 12-28-2007 07:50 PM
A current Dell Latitute user who was looking to maybe switch...But didn't.

I finally made the switch to Lenovo and the Thinkpad line of notebooks and think this was the best move I have ever made in years! I've spent far too much money maintaining a separate notebook (Dell Latitude L400) several custom built desktops. This December, I sold my desktops, my laptops (I had 2 L400's), and my 20" Aquous LCD TV to finance my Thinkpad T61. It was well worth it! I will try to answer your questions in this checklist, which I found to be quite similar to my own .... frighteningly exactly like my own....:
Hardware Requirements
IR: This is pretty outdated but functional. I used to use a Palm with IR as well as an IR laser printer. I ditched both for a PDA phone with bluetooth. The laser printer is networked now
S-Video: You might be able to get away with a TV tuner cardbus or a expres card. There might also be external converters that convert from your VGA/DVI (DVI via port replicator) into any variety of video outputs.
Serial: My older Palm had a serial port for the docking station - bluetooth is a good replacement
Parallel port: I currently have a USB to parallel adapter in my bag just in case. These are cheap cables and work well.
Floppy: I keep a USB one of these just in case. I find that having fewer input devices on my laptop and leaving them external help keep the machine lighter for my mostly mobile usage (e.g., my L400 with no inputs at all except 1 USB port).
T61 Spare Battery: Uses ultrabay battery - I rarely use the DVDRW drive and leave the ultrabay battery in there while on the go. DVDRW drive stays in the bag until needed. I recommend you upgrade to the 9 cell battery with the advanced ultra bay battery, which will give u something like 9 to 12 hours of operating life. If you are not a fan of the battery pack sticking out like crazy, stick to the letter box format laptop (not widescreen), which will provide the minimum amount of battery pack stick-out with the 9 cell battery. The 6 cell will not stick out with the letterbox laptop but will stick out with the widescreen version.
Support Options: I rarely call support so I have no opinion here.
Pricing: Price was not really a concern for me. I purchased mine for the business look mainly, which Lenovo maintained well. I don't like the shiny/plastic/toy look of Dell and Apple computers these days. If anything, consider the premium an investment in the build quality of these machines (or a premium just for the good looks). I particularly like the roll cage as well as active protection system that stops the hard drive as soon as the system detects excessive motion.
Included Hardware Comparison:
I like the mic, use it often for Skype and the built in 1.3MP webcam as well.
Keyboard light.... kinda cute but not as functional because it simply is too small. It was a cute idea that could have been made better had Lenovo opted for a backlit keyboard instead. That would have been more functional and added to the "cool" factor.
With regards to the Express Card and PCMCIA card slot, I rarely use either because everything is built in. However, if you want that TV tuner, an express card or PCMCIA card slot is good. If you opt for the built in media reader, you will be unable to use the express card as the media reader takes up that slot (I might be wrong, but I think the card reader is large enough that it takes up both slots, so u can't add anything anyway - but you should call pre-sales to answer that question).
Middle mouse button: The three buttons in the middle are used for the trackpoint/joystick mouse controller. I think the middle button is configurable to do various things. I personally hate the joystick and can only use the touchpad. The lack of a touchpad was the only reason I did not stick to the smaller 12.1" X line of laptops, which was really more in tune with my size requirements (too used to using the L400 sized machine).
Recovery Partition: This is a cheap way for manufacturers to make it easy for people to recover their systems in case of crash - without the need for any documentation or disc media. However, it makes it hard for people like me who only use machines after a clean format and customized install of Windows. This partition is about 10GB and can be erased with special disk format or partition tools. Windows itself cannot read or delete this partition. With the minimum size of the hard drives available, this should not be an excessive space killer for most people. I personally need only 7GB total for OS and apps. The remaining data I work with is actually streamed from a 500GB gigabit NAS. I might switch to a 32GB solid state disk one of these days when their performance comes more in par or exceeds traditional drives.
Recovery CD: You can create your own from the recovery partition since Lenovo does not provide any.
4th USB: I only use 1 or 2 as well. 1 for an external micro mouse (I love my touchpad, but it's just hard to use with Photoshop or CAD apps) and a second for a USB memory key. My other devices i.e., scanner, external mouse, keyboard, are plugged in on my desktop through a USB hub that goes to a single port on my docking station. So yes, your docking station will probably remove the need for more than 2 ports. Although, I do find it odd there are only 3 ports... such an odd number.
Screen Size: I personally wish I could have gotten the X series of laptops but the 14.1 was the only other mobile solution. For the larger screen size, docking station to my 24" Dell 2405FP. The compact nature of the T series makes it pretty thin and compact though... it was not too much bigger than my L400 - at least, not uncomfortably bigger.
But yeah, I think if you make the switch, you'll be getting yourself a solid machine that will keep u going for years. The Latitude line of Dell's were really good, but overall, I feel that the nature of Dell's manufacturing process is making it too "cookie cutter" and reducing its overall quality level. Their earlier lines were awesome, like the D lines you mentioned. But unless you get the ATG line, you just won't get the same level of quality they used to offer (in addition, the ATG line is wickedly too expensive - I'd rather get a Durabook for military grade spec at a fraction of the price).
Anyway, have fun shopping! :-)
And moderators or employees of Lenovo, don't you guys get referral bonuses for giving your employee discount code to friends and family? *wink*
T61_Wide | Model No. 7662 - CTO
Core 2 Duo T7250 | 2GB OCZ DDR2-800
82566MM Gigabit | 4965AGN Centrino Pro

Facts and Figures - A Question for the Forum Mods

A bit of a daft question for which I am sure the Forum Mods can provide an answer.
How many folks were registered on the old forum and how many on the new one?
I just want to put something BT Chairman Sir Michael Rake wrote to BT shareholders this month into context.
"To forbid us anything is to make us have a mind for it."
-- Michel de Montaigne, Essays, 1559

Naughty naughty General - they dont do "daft" on this forum, you should know that.
"You may well think that, I'm afraid I could'nt possibly comment"
Francis Urqhuart, who was never known by his initials to his friends.
AQ.
"Welcome to Royston Vasey - You'll never leave."

Question about using blending modes when cloning

Hi I want to clone on a blank layer above the background layer. I have the tool set to curent and below and the blank layer is set to normal blending mode. I want the cloning to be in darken blending mode. I change the blending mode of the clone stamp tool to darken. Will that work on a blank layer that is set to normal or is it necessary to also change the blending mode for the blank layer to darken as well? Thanks for your help.

Well thanks. It's not just a portion of the image that I want to clone on using different blend modes, but the entire image. I didn't want to duplicate the background to clone on as it adds a lot in size to the image and its harder to edit out incase I make a mistake. Guess I will have to have two layers, one set to lighten and one to darken. I wish that Adobe would make photoshop work in the next version so that you could just change the blending mode of the clone stamp tool in the tool bar. Wasn't it like this in versions before CS5?
So I have another question for you. Can I use the healing brush on lighten and darken blending modes on a blank layer set to normal with sample current and below selected? Or do I have to switch between two separate layers, one set to lighten, one set to darken?
Thanks again.

Parents' computer, oy--questions re: RAM, OS, speed, etc.

My parents won't use their computer for anything except email, because it's so slow. I want to fix a few things for them. Specs are at the bottom of the post.
Questions:
1) Can this computer take OS X 10.5? If so, do I have to buy 10.4 first, or can I buy 10.5 and upgrade directly from 10.3.9?
2) How much RAM can I add? And what kind of RAM do I need?
3) Where do I find instructions on how to install the RAM? (I'm not afraid of opening up the computer)
4) Should I buy the RAM directly from Apple, or can I go the Crucial route?
5) Can I install Open Office on this computer?
6) What else would you suggest to make the computer run faster? (At first I thought it was just web browsing, and possibly a modem or connection problem, but other software opens very very slowly, scrolling brings up the spinny beachball of doom, etc.). I have a sense that they've not used the computer wisely, and have probably caused some slowdown just by being computer illiterate.
ANY HELP AT ALL IS APPRECIATED.
Specs:
Machine Model: iMac
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (3.3)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 256 KB
Memory: 256 MB
Bus Speed: 133 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 4.5.9f1

Hi,
1. It will run Leopard - Just. But not in its current configuration. Min' RAM is 512mb.
2. Max' RAM on this model is 1G ( I think ). Getting it to that level is no 5 minute job...
3. Here is how to take it all apart...
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/imacg4/imacg4takeapart.html
The correct tools, patience and a steady hand are essential!!!
4. Crucial dot com is much cheaper than Apple for RAM. There is also a nifty little "scan my system" feature on there.
5.Yes!
6. All of the above will take time and cost money. Only you can answer this next question... Is it worth spending all that time and money on a computer that is several years old?
If it were my money the answer would be - No. For the investment outlined above, you are almost halfway to a brand new iMac. It solves all the problems in a fraction of the time. Plus the G4 is still a very saleable computer - Perhaps even the other half of that new Mac?
Other considerations...
Leopard will take around 9Gigs of space on that drive. I would guess that you have a 40 or a 60Gig currently. Open Office will be another large amount of disk space. The speed issue you have currently may be due to lack of free space. Going through all the hoops as above is not going to make things any better.
Then there is the reliability issue - There are only 2 types of computer on earth. 2 and only 2! - Those that have failed and those that will fail. The computer is around 5-6 years old now. Hmmmm?
Hope that helps a little and good luck if you do decide to perform open heart surgery on the 'puter.
Regards.
Ian.

When i try and go on the apollocinemas website it sais server error in "/" aplication. it is in quirks mode and i think it needs to be in standard compliance mode

I think i know what the problem is but when i go on apollocinemas.com it sais server error in "/" application. ive found out the render mode is quirks and it is standard compliance mode in firefox 3.6. is there any way to change the render mode.

Looks like that web site thinks that Firefox 4.0 is a "mobile" browser. I think they have some fixin' to do with their browser sniffer script.

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