Canadian Walmart Photo Centre Problems?
Doug Mitton
[I had originally posted this to a couple of Linux OS groups BUT then
thought I would post here as well to see if anyone using alternative
web browsers or operating systems (ie. Safari and Mac) are having
trouble as well. I really dislike it when a major chain (like
Walmart) starts using proprietary services. I'm looking for feedback
to see if this is indeed the case.]
Hi All;
I'm looking to see if anyone can confirm a change on the Walmart Photo
web site. It appears it has gone "Internet Explorer" only as I can't
get Konqueror or Mozilla on Linux (or WinXP) to work. The clerk at
the store says she is processing online orders. It was working fine
for the last couple of years and up to 1 month ago. The "look" is now
different also.
I submit photos regularly online then go to the store and pick them
up. My main use of this though is to send pictures to my parents in
another province who do not have a computer.
Sometime in the last month it appears they have started using a new
"shopping cart" vendor. Regardless, the new system allows uploading,
editing and the like BUT as soon as you select photos to send to the
"Shopping Cart" the list is empty and the message states "you must
select size, finish and quantity prior to submitting your order".
As you might expect there is no "Contact Us" link on the photo site or
the shopping-cart software. I have sent a message via the main
Walmart page but it is a Mon-Fri only system.
Regardless, do any other Linux using Canadians use this service, is it
working for you and if so, what browser are you using?
TIA!
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Alan Browne
> Regardless, do any other Linux using Canadians use this service, is it
> working for you and if so, what browser are you using?
Wal*Merde? With rare exceptions, I do not shop there and endeavour to
avoid it.
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Pete D
"Alan Browne" <alan....@Freelunchvideotron.ca> wrote in message
news:ht2dnRmtXMd4gYrU...@giganews.com...
> Doug Mitton wrote:
>
>> Regardless, do any other Linux using Canadians use this service, is it
>> working for you and if so, what browser are you using?
>
> Wal*Merde? With rare exceptions, I do not shop there and endeavour to
> avoid it.
>
Sounds like a good plan.
On my XP box I am no longer able to use windows update through IE7, tells me
I need to update my browser, upgraded it to Firefox 3 and that didn't work
either.
Alan Browne
Pete D
"Alan Browne" <alan....@Freelunchvideotron.ca> wrote in message
> Pete D wrote:
>> "Alan Browne" <alan....@Freelunchvideotron.ca> wrote in message
>> news:ht2dnRmtXMd4gYrU...@giganews.com...
>>> Doug Mitton wrote:
>>>
>>>> Regardless, do any other Linux using Canadians use this service, is it
>>>> working for you and if so, what browser are you using?
>>> Wal*Merde? With rare exceptions, I do not shop there and endeavour to
>>> avoid it.
>>>
>>
>> Sounds like a good plan.
>>
>> On my XP box I am no longer able to use windows update through IE7, tells
>> me I need to update my browser, upgraded it to Firefox 3 and that didn't
>> work either.
>
> Solution is here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/358kpl
>
>
You forgot the NYUK, NYUK, NYUK's...........
Doug Mitton
Well, I haven't really heard from Walmart BUT I have found a solution.
I have been using Mozilla Firefox 1.5.x since my original
installation. It seems that Walmart has now made this version
obsolete. If I upgrade to (interim) 2.0.0.17 or the current 3.0.3 all
is working again.
I guess I'm a little at fault BUT I do wish they would provide
meaningful error messages in situations like this. My poor-ole 1.5.x
version was working so well.
Any way, it seems to be resolved ... for now!
Thanks for all the feedback and comments!