Separate redirect to Netscape 7 page

[gregn]

Hello folks!
I was wondering if it is possible to direct users to a page that I have optimized for Netscape 7? The current script that I am using directs all users to a page that is Netscape 6 optimized, even if they are using the Netscape 7 browser.
In other words, If someone is using 7, can I have them go to a specific page that is different from someone who is using the 6 browser?

Thanks you for your time and consideration!
Kind regards,
Greg


Here's the code that I will be using:
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<script>

//Browser redirect Script- © Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com)
//For full source code, 100's more DHTML scripts, and Terms Of Use,
//visit dynamicdrive.com

var browser_type=navigator.appName
var browser_version=parseInt(navigator.appVersion)

//if NS 6
if (browser_type=="Netscape"&&browser_version>=5)
window.location.replace("http://mozilla.org")
//if IE 4+
else if (browser_type=="Microsoft Internet Explorer"&&browser_version>=4)
window.location.replace("http://microsoft.com")
//if NS4+
else if (browser_type=="Netscape"&&browser_version>=4)
window.location.replace("http://www.netscape.com")
//Default goto page (NOT NS 4+ and NOT IE 4+)
else
window.location="http://www.dynamicdrive.com"
</script>

[requestcode]

Is there that much difference between Netscapes Version 6 and 7 browsers that you need to have an optimized page for each?

[Garadon]

<script>

//Browser redirect Script- © Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com)
//For full source code, 100's more DHTML scripts, and Terms Of Use,
//visit dynamicdrive.com

var browser_type=navigator.appName
var browser_version=parseInt(navigator.appVersion)

//if NS 7
if (browser_type=="Netscape"&&browser_version>=6)
window.location.replace("http://mozilla.org")
//if NS 6
if (browser_type=="Netscape"&&browser_version>=5)
window.location.replace("http://mozilla.org")
//if IE 4+
else if (browser_type=="Microsoft Internet Explorer"&&browser_version>=4)
window.location.replace("http://microsoft.com")
//if NS4+
else if (browser_type=="Netscape"&&browser_version>=4)
window.location.replace("http://www.netscape.com")
//Default goto page (NOT NS 4+ and NOT IE 4+)
else
window.location="http://www.dynamicdrive.com"
</script>

[zoobie]

Welcome to the forums.
Yes...I was wondering about that, too. You're optimizing pages for 1% using NS?
Whatever...I see someone's already replied.
PS - That NS4 was a real stinker.

[gregn]

Garadon,
Thank you for you post. I had tried what you suggested before my post, and I had no luck! For the sake of trying, I copied and pasted your script modification, but with the same results.

The reason that I need to redirect is due to a z-index issue. I have a drop down menu that appears above a Flash file on my page. The menu categories appear behind the Flash file, even though I have the Flash with a transparent background. In Netscape 7.1, this is not a problem. In 6, the menu is obstructed by the Flash file. I was planning on having 2 different home pages. One would have the menu at the top of the page for NS 7.1 users (and IE-all flavors) and the second version would have the menu below (further down the page) the Flash file that would satisfy the NS 6 and below users.

I may just end up having all users of Netscape and it's various flavors go to one page.

Thank you for your input, I appreciate it!
Greg

[Garadon]

what this show in ns7?
alert(browser_type+'-'+browser_version);

[gregn]

Zoobie,
Thanks for the welcome!
If it were up to me, I wouldn't worry about older browser versions, but I know that the folks here will want to make sure that the site "works" for as many folks as possible.
Oh well!!!
Take care,
Greg

[gregn]

Garadon,
I'm not sure I follow you on that last post.
If you get a chance, could you elaborate?
I appreciate it!
Thanks,
Greg

[Garadon]

just run the following code in ns7 and tell me what the alert says

var browser_type=navigator.appName
var browser_version=parseInt(navigator.appVersion)
alert(browser_type+'-'+browser_version);

[gregn]

Garadon,
Thanks for the clarification.

Here's the alert that I get:

Netscape-5

Based on that result, I assume that the broswer detection does not see a difference between version 6 & 7.

Am I correct in that assumption?
Thank you!
Greg

[Garadon]

well the code you used don't(assuming your on Ns7 )

any way this link her
http://javascriptkit.com/javatutors/navigator.shtml
launch that and cut and paste the lines below the table.

MINE:
AppCodeName: Mozilla
AppName: Microsoft Internet Explorer
AppVersion: 4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
UserAgent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Platform: Win32

[gregn]

Garadon,
Thank you for the information.
That does work, but it only gives me the Alert that I am using a 4.7+ browser.
However, it's not accomplishing what I am looking to achieve.
I'm going to proceed on the notion that I will make the Netscape 6 & 7 redirection go to one page and have the IE folks go to another.
Thank you for all the help!!!
Regards,
Greg