ST5 Question

[adhoc 1]

Hi All,

I just returned to ST after some absence, and ST5  was a big surprise to me! Many new features. Cheers Dirk!

I have a question. I have noticed some "XML" buttons, listed under the "RSS" column in the homepage. What does this do exactly? How do you use it?

I would really appreciate any help.

Thank you in aadvance.

[Micah 16]

Well, if I remember reading correctly, you must either have the 'XML' software (if it exist) or you must download it on to your computer. But what it does? I have no clue.

[Dirktator 2,308]

The XML option allows you to plug into the Simtropolis Forums RSS feed.  If you use Firefox, you can install an RSS reader addon like Sage.  There are plenty of options out there, too...

See attached screenshot for an example...

[adhoc 1]

Oh so this is Firefox-only?

I still use IE 6 and I have no problem with the rest of the site!

Anybody who has successfully used this with IE, please post here!

Btw do you think the site is "best viewed" with FF?

[dev 47]

Originally posted by: adhoc Oh so this is Firefox-only?

I still use IE 6 and I have no problem with the rest of the site!

Anybody who has successfully used this with IE, please post here!

Btw do you think the site is "best viewed" with FF?quote>

Most are.

Firefox is also safer...and more secure than IE.

The features are much better as well.

[Firebird 40]

Yes, in my opinion, the site does load faster in Fire Fox. And I have had no problum surfing the site with Fire Fox. 

[beebs 129]

Originally posted by: fire_bird Yes, in my opinion, the site does load faster in Fire Fox. And I have had no problum surfing the site with Fire Fox. quote>

All sites load faster in FF. One of the main reasons I use it.

[Dirktator 2,308]

Firefox seems to be the superior browser.  Simtropolis was designed for optimal Firefox browsing.  Unfortunately, I've had to cut some corners just to make it compatible with IE.

If you have a choice, choose Firefox.

[dev 47]

Dirk...thanks for making the site more FireFox compatible. It shows that you're obviously on the cutting edge in keeping things up to par.

The new site rocks in Firefox! Now none of you have an excuse not to convert!

[Voar Tok 4]

Originally posted by: dirk Firefox seems to be the superior browser.  Simtropolis was designed for optimal Firefox browsing.  Unfortunately, I've had to cut some corners just to make it compatible with IE.

If you have a choice, choose Firefox. quote>

 

Having to cut corner to make it compatible with IE?  Wow, I've been meaning to get FF for a while, but that just sealed the deal.