Reuters and Panther - Still no luck

Dekatophil

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Just as under Jaguar it is impossible to watch the TV console on Reuters main page (http://www.reuters.com/). You get the following explanation: "The Reuters Television is not yet optimized for your operating system and/or browser."
 
From Reuters;

What do I need to view Reuters.feedroom.com?
Your computer must meet the following requirements to watch video successfully:


1. Operating System and Browser Requirements
The operating system you use determines which browser you need to view videos.
a.*If you use Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, ME, use one of the following browsers:
*****i.*Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0
*****ii.*Netscape 4.7x
b.*If you use Mac OS 9.x, use Netscape 4.7x

2. Flash and Media Player Requirements
a.*Flash 5.0 or higher for Internet Explorer
b.Flash 4.0 or higher for Netscape browser
c.*Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher or RealPlayer 7 or higher [QuickTime is not currently supported.]

3. Cookie Requirements
Cookies (Internet Files/Web Pages temporarily stored on your computer) must be enabled to watch Reuters.feedroom.com. If your cookies are not enabled, you will get a message when you try to access Reuters.feedroom.com. Click here to find out how to enable cookies on your computer.
 
bobw said:
From Reuters;

What do I need to view Reuters.feedroom.com?
Your computer must meet the following requirements to watch video successfully:


1. Operating System and Browser Requirements
The operating system you use determines which browser you need to view videos.
a.*If you use Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, ME, use one of the following browsers:
*****i.*Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0
*****ii.*Netscape 4.7x
b.*If you use Mac OS 9.x, use Netscape 4.7x

2. Flash and Media Player Requirements
a.*Flash 5.0 or higher for Internet Explorer
b.Flash 4.0 or higher for Netscape browser
c.*Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher or RealPlayer 7 or higher [QuickTime is not currently supported.]

3. Cookie Requirements
Cookies (Internet Files/Web Pages temporarily stored on your computer) must be enabled to watch Reuters.feedroom.com. If your cookies are not enabled, you will get a message when you try to access Reuters.feedroom.com. Click here to find out how to enable cookies on your computer.
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Yes, I know. I actually read that. The point is that *Panther* the most up-to-date Apple operating **still** doesn't work (whether Reuters would know or not). Very disappointing.
 
OS 9.X? Netscape 4.7?? Geez, get with the Times, people![/play on words]
 
toast said:
Indeed, but still, I'd like to find a walkaround to this.
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One that doesn't involve Bill Gates's favorite misuse of operating system code?
 
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