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Re: Canada Census on line - GOSLING - Russell

Posted by Tracey P. Lauriault-2 on May 04, 2006; 3:11am
URL: http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/Canada-Census-on-line-tp525p526.html

Russell can you help Richard out? Could you share on your knowledge on
the list regarding this question?

Russell is with - Getting Open Source Logic INto Governments (GOSLING)
see his bio on the wiki - http://civicaccess.ca/wiki/RussellMcOrmond

Do other people on the list work on this?

 
Richard Houston wrote:

> 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.
>
> +------------------------------------+
> Best regards,
> -Richard Houston
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