Why are some websites browser specific, if their underlying code is based on a standardization, supported by most browsers (Google Earth on FF)?
There are some specific tags that only specific browsers understand, there was a fair amount of Internet Explorer specific HTML and CSS years ago that wasn't part of the standard but IE implemented it. Other times you're relying on different implementations having different quirks, you made your …
The Short Answer
There are some specific tags that only specific browsers understand, there was a fair amount of Internet Explorer specific HTML and CSS years ago that wasn't part of the standard but IE implemented it. Other times you're relying on different implementations having different quirks, you made your page work with IE which uses a slightly off standard look and now it doesn't work with Firefox which uses a slightly different off standard way Now you're likely to run into things like ActiveX that need Internet Explorer to be able to run because its coupled tightly with windows. Its rather uncommon to find something that works in Firefox that doesn't work in Chrome. Google stuff generally works with every browser(can't risk losing customers!)
Analysis
Key Concepts: Specific, standard, different
This explanation focuses on specific, standard, different and spans 123 words across 4 sentences. At 64% above the average Technology explanation (75 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “There are some specific tags that only specific browsers understand, there was a fair amount of Internet Explorer specif” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 4 connected points.
How This Compares in Technology
Ranked #87 of 500 Technology questions by answer depth (top 18%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why some websites browser specific, if their underlying code is based on a standardization, supported by most browsers (google earth on ff)?
There are some specific tags that only specific browsers understand, there was a fair amount of Internet Explorer specific HTML and CSS years ago that wasn't part of the standard but IE implemented it. Other times you're relying on different…
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 123 words, ranked #87 of 500 Technology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are specific, standard, different.
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The explanation uses root cause analysis and contrasting perspectives across 123 words. It is categorized under Technology and addresses the question through 2 analytical lenses.