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jagwinn
04-01-2006, 01:09 PM
So I visit this site that lets you know just how smart they are by telling you your browser type and your operating system.

No real pressing need, but I was wondering if changes could be made in the software that when they look at it, it tells them it is Windows3.1?or even DOS v.5?

Any ideas?

Cevinzol
04-01-2006, 09:56 PM
I think what you are referring to is one of those cutesie-pie sigs with a java script. Its called spoofing. Same junk is used by spammers to get past a mail filter.

But if you really want to try to change it, you're answer might be found here: www.annoyances.org/ (http://www.annoyances.org/)
Just remember if you succeed you may have problems installing and running apps that are designed for newer O/S's. You may start getting lots of error messages like "This application requires Win XP."