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- mnix21
I have a client who is having us redesign for accessibility and functionality, HTML with built-in CMS.... Problem: They insist on leaving a browser detect on the front of their site, entirely rejecting anyone using IE 5 (Mac). What is the best way to tell them this isn't a good idea? (i.e. 1% of users are IE 5s, but that's still a lot... i.e. browser detect is the initial page, not a good home page with content)... please advise
- fugged0
Can you convince them to rather than block IE5 Mac users, just caution them that the site is not intended to be viewed by that configuration and they take no responsibility or make no gurantee that things will work/look correctly?
1% isn't so bad... Plus IE5 on the Mac sucked =P
- jevad0
I think you will find it's even less than 1% now. Most OSX users are on safari or Firefox.
Still it is not best practice and rather than piss off those users still hitting the site with Mac IE, I would suggest a .JS browser sniff that explains the site is best viewed with a more recent browser, and links to safari or Firefox, preferable FF. However there should still be an 'enter anyway' button.
If your client is adamant on rejecting Mac IE users outright, with no explanation or consideration, then he or she is an idiot.