Posted by
Richard Houston on
May 04, 2006; 2:56am
URL: http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/Canada-Census-on-line-tp525.html
Hey all,
Not sure if this falls into civicaccess's mandate but I figured I would
pass it on.
Today I tried to fill out my census info on-line (www.census2006.ca).
When I tried to get started I got this
"Your browser does not meet the minimum requirements to access this site
The current version of browser you are using is not supported by this site.
To download a supported version of browser, please refer to: To download
the required software. If you do not wish to download a new browser, you
can complete your paper questionnaire and return it by mail in the
envelope provided."
So I called the help desk. I asked them why I get this messages and that
I met all the requirements with one small exception. I was on Linux.
I was told that Linux was not supported and I would have to use Windows
or Mac to access the site. I asked him why this was and the help desk guy
told me that as Linux was not all that popular so it was not supported
and would not likely be supported anytime soon. I took some time to try
and educate this gentleman about how the Internet should not have a
specific operating system requirement but I don't think he was really
listening or cared.
Is there any one I can contact on this in the government or is there a
anything the group can do to bring open standers argument to Census
Canada's website? As this is census update time I am sure that there are
other Linux users out there that are having issues. I am not pushing a
Linux agenda here but I am pushing for open standards for the government
of Canada's website.
I know the group is just starting to get going but is this maybe a good
starting point for some action?
If not any help in pointing me in the direction of someone I can contact
to complain would be much appreciated.
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Best regards,
-Richard Houston
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