Re: Warning - Firefox v4 not compatible with HMC 7.7.1

[Jim Essinger <dilbernator@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rob,

Thanks for that!  I would think we need a better solution than go back to a
previous version.  That is not possible for a lot of people who have to be
compatible with more modern websites.

I think that FF and Chrome need to be better at working with older sites.  I
don't know how (and don't currently have time to investigate) to open an
issue with them about being compatible.

Being on HMC 7330 (for the time being) I will have to deal with the issue
until I upgrade, IBM fixes the issue, or FF/Chrome fixes the issue.

Thanks again for getting this going.  Can I add to the PMR or should I open
another to put pressure on IBM to get this fixed?

Jim

On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM, <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Being a glutton for punishment I tried to upgrade my FF.  It sucks.  I
> opened a pmr.  Here are the results:
>
> <snip>
> What you have stumbled across is an issue that has recently appeared.
> Firefox 4 is not a supported (at this time) version of browser to work
> with the HMC remotely.
>
> We have created a request to development to get this repaired. The same
> issues are also in IE8 which is also unsupported for now. In IE8 there
> is a compatibility mode that can be used to circumvent the problems.
>
> Our hope is that Mozilla will also release such a circumvention for the
> short term fix.
>
> For now, you will need to go back to V3 if possible, or you can use IE7,
> both of which are currently supported. I don't have a timeline for when
> this issue would be fixed in any HMC release as it is more an issue
> related to the browser.
>
> Hope this helps, let me know if there is anything else we can assist you
> with, or if we should close out the call.
>
> Thanks for using IBM Support.
> </snip>
>
> So, what do you think?  Do I close out the call now and use their
> reacharound, or keep it open until there's a solution?
>
> And, since I am running a 7310-CR2 what are the odds of there being a new
> level of HMC code to work?
>
>
> Rob Berendt
> --
> Group Dekko
> Dept 1600
> Mail to:  2505 Dekko Drive
>          Garrett, IN 46738
> Ship to:  Dock 108
>          6928N 400E
>          Kendallville, IN 46755
> http://www.dekko.com
>
>
>
>
>
> From:   Jim Essinger <dilbernator@xxxxxxxxx>
> To:     Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date:   05/06/2011 11:26 AM
> Subject:        Re: Warning - Firefox v4 not compatible with HMC 7.7.1
> Sent by:        midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> Rob,
>
> Thanks for this post.  I too, have the same issue that started after
> upgrading to the new Firefox and Chrome browser versions.  I don't have
> Windows 7 (still stuck on XP)  and  can't upgrade to the newest Explorer
> version.  My version 8 of Explorer sort of works, but has different
> annoyances (not liking the certificate from the HMC).  I have tried all
> the
> suggestions listed below, and have had no luck in fixing the issue.
>
> If anyone does come across a solution that works for you, please post in
> detail what you did to fix it.  My boss has the same problem when
> accessing
> our HMC, and I would like to get us both fixed.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 6:00 AM, <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >
>
> https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/mydeveloperworks/blogs/aixpert/entry/hmc_version_7_and_your?lang=en
>
> > And, from another post:
> > You might try pointing your browser to www.java.com to see what version
> > you're using. Click on "Do I Have Java?" and do the Install
> Verification.
> > This seems a little dated:
>
> http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/powersys/v3r1m5/topic/p7ha1/webbrowserrequirements.htm
>
> > I also noticed this:
> > Firefox 1.5.0.7
> > Note: For Firefox 2.0 make sure the JavaScript options to raise or lower
> > windows and move or resize existing windows are enabled. To enable these
> > options, go to the Content tab in the browser's Options dialog, click
> > Advanced? next to the Enable JavaScript option, then select Raise or
> lower
> > windows option (a check mark appears) and Move or resize existing
> windows
> > options (a check mark appears). These features allow you to switch
> easily
> > between HMC tasks.
> >
> > Firefox
> >   1. Tools -> Options
> >   2. Select Cookies Tab
> >   3. Select check box Allow sites to set cookies.
> >   4. If you want to allow only specific sites then select 'Exceptions'
> > and then you can just add this HMC to allow.
> >
> > My boss had this problem and I forget exactly how we beat this into
> > submission.
> >
> >
> > Rob Berendt
> > --
> > Group Dekko
> > Dept 1600
> > Mail to:  2505 Dekko Drive
> >          Garrett, IN 46738
> > Ship to:  Dock 108
> >          6928N 400E
> >          Kendallville, IN 46755
> > http://www.dekko.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From:   Jerry Draper <midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To:     Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date:   05/05/2011 06:43 PM
> > Subject:        Warning - Firefox v4 not compatible with HMC 7.7.1
> > Sent by:        midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >
> > Whoops!
> >
> > Just clicked ok to Firefox v4 and discovered that it is not compatible
> > with HMC 7.7.1.
> >
> > I have three LPARs but Firefox v4 only shows 3.
> >
> > Damn!
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> > --
> > Jerome Draper, Trilobyte Software Systems
> > iSeries, Network, and Connectivity Specialists -- iSeries, LAN/WAN/VPN
> > Representing WinTronix, Synapse, Netopia, HiT, and others .....
> > (415) 457-3431 . www.trilosoft.com
> >
> > --
> > This is the Midrange Systems Technical Discussion (MIDRANGE-L) mailing
> > list
> > To post a message email: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change list options,
> > visit: http://lists.midrange.com/mailman/listinfo/midrange-l
> > or email: MIDRANGE-L-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Before posting, please take a moment to review the archives
> > at http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l.
> >
> >
> > --
> > This is the Midrange Systems Technical Discussion (MIDRANGE-L) mailing
> list
> > To post a message email: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change list options,
> > visit: http://lists.midrange.com/mailman/listinfo/midrange-l
> > or email: MIDRANGE-L-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Before posting, please take a moment to review the archives
> > at http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l.
> --
> This is the Midrange Systems Technical Discussion (MIDRANGE-L) mailing
> list
> To post a message email: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change list options,
> visit: http://lists.midrange.com/mailman/listinfo/midrange-l
> or email: MIDRANGE-L-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Before posting, please take a moment to review the archives
> at http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l.
>
>
> --
> This is the Midrange Systems Technical Discussion (MIDRANGE-L) mailing list
> To post a message email: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change list options,
> visit: http://lists.midrange.com/mailman/listinfo/midrange-l
> or email: MIDRANGE-L-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Before posting, please take a moment to review the archives
> at http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l.