Resolved Path issue in FireFox

If I use something like

[FONT= "Microsoft Sans Serif"]<script src= "c:/folder1/filename.js" type= "text/javascript "></script>[/FONT]

in an HTML file, it works correctly in IE and Chrome, but fails in FireFox, (and Opera).


If I use the equivalent relative path it still fails. As far as I can deduce at present the only workaround is to place the file in question in the same folder as the calling file. Not the end of the world, but certainly inconvenient.

Any ideas?

Is it some form of security issue?
Is it a FireFox bug?

 

Alan,

I cannot help in answering your question but the folks that might be able to help are likely to want more information. Like what version of FF you are using.

You might consider posting your System Specs in your profile. Click on the "User CP" button near the upper left of the BBS web page then clicking on "Edit System Specs ". Filling out this info helps all of us too.

 

For the record, I have now resolved this issue.

Works only in Chrome and Explorer

<script type= "text/javascript" src=" C:\folder1\folder2\folder3\filename.js "></script>

Works in Chrome, Explorer, FireFox and Opera

<script type= "text/javascript" src=" file:///C:\folder1\folder2\folder3\filename.js "></script>

The use of either the forward, (/) or back slash (\) seems to be tolerated well.

The crucial additon is highlighted. Clearly, FireFox and Opera are stricter in the rendering process, although it could be argued that Chrome and Explorer are more tolerant.

Still, it does highlight an important principle. Be syntactically correct at all times for 'guaranteed' functionality.