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Help, Flash detection only PHP
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Unfortunately No.
PHP is a server side language therefore it runs on the server, and so has no way of actually probing the client's browser for a Flash plugin.
You would require Javascript for that.
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PHP is a server side language therefore it runs on the server, and so has no way of actually probing the client's browser for a Flash plugin.
You would require Javascript for that.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
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That is correct. Not every Browser, or user will have Javascript enabled. So its a bad idea to rely on it exclusively. However most websites address the issue of needing a plug-in by putting a small legend under the flash movie that reads something like:
But since its impossible to force a user to install a plug-in to view your site it is also recommended to offer a copy of your site in standard HTML so that users who decide not to install the plug-in, or can't install the plug-in for whatever reason can still view your site.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
But since its impossible to force a user to install a plug-in to view your site it is also recommended to offer a copy of your site in standard HTML so that users who decide not to install the plug-in, or can't install the plug-in for whatever reason can still view your site.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
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